Engineer Electrode Development

Lyten; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten is seeking an Engineer, Electrode Development to join our growing team in Sweden. You will work hands-on with electrode slurry formulation, coating, drying, and testing to improve performance and manufacturability, bridging lab work to scalable production.

You’ll collaborate across disciplines to optimize processes, evaluate materials, and document results for iterative improvements in next-generation battery technology.

Qualifications

• Background in materials science or chemical engineering and batteries.
• Experience with lithium-ion or electrode development is a plus.
• Ability to perform experiments and report results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design and run slurry mixing, coating, drying, and calendaring experiments.
• Analyze data and summarize performance improvements.
• Evaluate electrode performance and optimize processes.
• Operate and troubleshoot lab equipment for electrode fabrication.
• Document work and prepare technical reports and process docs.

Skills

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Battery Technology

Lab Experiments

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Mixers

Coaters

Dryers

Calendars

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.

We are looking for a motivated Engineer, Electrode Development to join our growing team and contribute to the development of next-generation battery technology. In this role, you will work hands-on with electrode slurry formulation, coating process development, and experimental testing to improve electrode performance and manufacturability.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is passionate about battery technology, materials science, and advanced manufacturing, and who wants to be part of the journey from laboratory-scale development to large-scale production.

What You’ll Do

Responsibilities

As an Engineer in our Electrode Development team, you will play a key role in developing and optimizing electrode manufacturing processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and executing experiments related to slurry mixing, coating, drying, and calendaring processes.
• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting experimental data to support process and performance improvements.
• Evaluating electrode performance and identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment used in electrode fabrication.
• Documenting experimental work and preparing technical reports, test summaries, and process documentation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the development of scalable battery manufacturing solutions.

About You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Academic project, thesis, internship, or professional experience related to lithium-ion batteries, electrode development, or advanced materials.
• Understanding of electrode materials, battery technologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with laboratory experiments, data collection, and technical reporting.
• Strong interest in battery technology and the energy transition.

Technical Skills

• Experience working with laboratory-scale equipment such as mixers, coaters, dryers, or calenders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to perform data analysis and interpret experimental results.
• Comfortable reading and understanding technical documentation in English.

Who You Are

To Be Successful In This Role, You Are

• A proactive problem-solver who enjoys experimental work and tackling technical challenges.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• A collaborative team player who communicates effectively with colleagues from different disciplines.
• Curious and eager to learn new technologies and methods.
• Passionate about innovation and committed to driving continuous improvement.

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.