Materials Process Engineer

Lyten•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry (electrical), materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering) AND 3+ years of experience in a relevant field OR Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry (electrical), materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering) AND 1+ year of experience in a relevant field
Hands-on experience installing, testing, and troubleshooting industrial production equipment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with powder mixing, slurry, or coating processes.
Familiarity with electrochemical testing techniques to screen new materials.

Responsibilities

Develop chemical processes for battery active materials to meet application, product, and customer requirements.
Collaborate with engineers and technicians to operate production-scale tools.
Champion process improvements and partner with external vendors on custom equipment when off-the-shelf solutions don't exist.
Analyze material characterization data and apply Statistical Process Control to troubleshoot out-of-spec lots.
Build coin cells to quantify electrochemical performance of R&D materials.
Own preventive maintenance planning, spare parts strategy, and equipment health monitoring.
Follow all safety procedures and wear required protective equipment at all times.