Senior Engineer Electrode Development at Lyten

Vasteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Advanced Materials, Energy Storage, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of experience or Master’s degree with at least 3 years in electrode process development or related field
Hands-on experience in LIB manufacturing, R&D, or process engineering
In-depth knowledge of electrode processes such as slurry mixing, coating, drying, and calendaring
Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments) and statistical analysis tools
Practical experience in mass production application or process troubleshooting
Prior experience in working with equipment vendors or material suppliers
Familiarity with statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) for process optimization
Understanding of equipment structure and process flow in electrode production
Root cause analysis skills (e.g., FMEA, 5 Whys) and strong technical reporting
Proficiency in English technical communication and documentation
Proactive approach in identifying and solving technical issues
Strong cross-functional communication and coordination skills
Willingness to mentor and guide junior team members
Customer- and quality-focused mindset

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize electrode slurry formulation, coating, and calendaring processes
Design experiments (DOE) and analyze test results to identify root causes and implement improvements
Provide technical support for pilot line and mass production scale-up
Coordinate with material vendors and equipment suppliers for process troubleshooting
Mentor junior engineers and review technical documentation

Skills

electrode process development

slurry formulation

coating processes

calendaring

DOE

data analysis

pilot line scale-up

mass production

root cause analysis

vendor coordination

Lyten

Develops 3D graphene for clean energy

About Lyten

Lyten develops and applies three-dimensional graphene to support clean energy initiatives. This material is lighter, stronger, and cleaner, making it suitable for industries aiming for net-zero emissions. Lyten's main clients are large companies in high carbon-emission sectors looking for sustainable solutions. They create applications using their 3D graphene to help these sectors reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability. A significant product is their Lithium-Sulfur battery, which could enhance the affordability and efficiency of electric vehicles. Lyten's goal is to drive innovation across various industries through their materials platform, contributing to the decarbonization movement. Their revenue comes from partnerships and product sales, and they have secured substantial investments from major corporations.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$357MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on lithium-sulfur technology amidst advancing alternatives poses a risk.

Integration challenges from Cuberg acquisition may impact production timelines.

$1 billion Gigafactory investment could strain finances if demand falls short.

Differentiation

Lyten transforms methane into 3D Graphene, a tunable supermaterial for decarbonization.

Their lithium-sulfur batteries target automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.

Lyten's polymer composite reduces plastic usage by up to 50% without losing integrity.

Upsides

Lyten's $1 billion Gigafactory investment scales lithium-sulfur battery production.

Partnership with Stellantis enhances market reach in the automotive sector.

$650 million support from US Ex-Im Bank boosts financial stability for expansion.

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