Maintenance Engineer

Lyten; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Global impact

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of plant equipment while ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will design maintenance procedures, SOPs, and preventive programs to maximize reliability and efficiency.

The role requires strong English and Polish, plus experience in lean manufacturing, 5S and root-cause analysis. You’ll collaborate with suppliers, manage spare parts, and drive continuous improvement across our European

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar fields.
• Experience in modern Operations Management principles (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma).
• Knowledge of shop floor management (5S).
• Good command of English (written and oral).
• Very good command of Polish.
• Knowledge of Polish legislation and work environment.
• Experience in creating mechanical designs, component engineering.
• Strategic thinking and highly developed organizational skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all processes related to installation, maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems adhere to safety standards and regulations.
• Develop and implement plant maintenance procedures, SOPs and work instructions to maximize equipment reliability and safety.
• Review plant equipment operations to minimize downtime and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs focusing on preventive and predictive maintenance with detailed job plans for technicians.
• Calibrate, validate and maintain electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems as required.
• Participate in introducing new machinery from specification to supplier liaison to installation.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Manage disposal of obsolete machinery and maintain inventory of spare parts and tools.

Skills

English proficiency

Polish proficiency

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Lean Six Sigma

Education

BSc/MSc Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC/HMI programming

CAD/Mechanical Design

Job description

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.

Maintenance Engineer

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure all processes related to installation, maintenance, repair or replacement of plant equipment and systems adhere to safety standards and regulations,
• Responsible for design maintenance procedures, SOP and WI to ensure safe working environment and maximum equipment reliability and efficiency,
• Review the operation of plant equipment and systems constantly to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate problems in a timely manner and to identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop and implement plant maintenance program based on best practices in the automated manufacturing industry with an emphasis on preventive/predictive maintenance including detailed step-by-step job plans for maintenance technicians,
• Ensure routine calibration, validation and maintenance requirements of a variety of electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems are undertaken and controlled
• Taking part in the process of the introduction of new machinery and equipment from drawing up the specification to contact with suppliers to full installation in collaboration with all relevant parties
• Perform root cause analysis for any abnormal conditions/failures, take required corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence of such conditions
• Manage the process of disposal of obsolete machinery, plant and equipment from gaining agreement to write off to physically removing it and its safe and lawful disposal
• Establish and monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies and equipment as well as order necessary parts, tools, equipment, etc. in a timely manner by following company policies
• Track, analyse and improve key maintenance parameters such as utility consumption data, maintenance cost, schedule compliance and circulate it for management review
• Manage contractors and service providers on site to ensure they meet legal and company Requirements,
• Ensure machinery and equipment compliance with code of practice, labour, safety, health and environmental regulatory requirements
• Provide technical guidance, support, and strategic oversight to maintenance technicians,
• Taking part in the overall planning of maintenance activities
• Maintain maintenance logs and report on daily activities,
• Perform other tasks assigned by Manager

Accountability/ authorization:

• Budget responsibility: No
• Direct reports: No
• Authorized to decide on investments according to role and policy
• Authorized to report any quality, environment or health and safety nonconformities, ideas, risks andopportunities

Requirements:

• BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar fields
• Experience in the modern Operations Management principles (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma)
• Knowledge of an example driven management of the shop floor (5S)
• Good command of English (written and oral)
• Very good command of Polish
• Knowledge of Polish legislation and work environment
• Experience in creating mechanical designs, component engineering
• Strategic thinking and highly developed organizational skills
• Advanced troubleshooting skills

Key development areas:

• PLC HMI Programing,
• Mechanics Knowledge (documentation, drawings)
• RCM , Preventive and Predictive Maintenance knowledge
• Certificates allowing to perform operations and maintenance of equipment under TDT certification,
• SEP 1kV

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.
• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.