Production Engineer

Lyten; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Production Engineer (Pilot Production) to stabilize, scale, and continuously improve pilot-line processes spanning electrode manufacturing, cell assembly, and formation & aging. You will translate lab recipes into robust, traceable processes ready for industrialization at Northvolt gigafactories.

You will work with production, process, quality and automation engineers to ensure process maturity, reliability, and transfer readiness for large-scale manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–8 years of experience in high precision manufacturing or pilot/scale-up environments (battery, pharma, semiconductor, film/web coating or similar).
• Lean Six Sigma Green- or Black-belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own pilot-line production steps across Wet- and Dry Electrode, Assembly and Formation & Aging processes; define, monitor, and improve operation parameter ranges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define production system requirements and create robust solutions for production lines.
• Follow data-driven production control methods, implementing SPC on CtQs and MSAs to ensure capability prior to scale-up.
• Develop dashboards for OEE, FPY, scrap and downtime with Pareto analyses to track progress and root cause.
• Prepare Process Flow, PFMEA and work instructions for pilot productions.
• Partner with Safety & Environment to validate process changes against requirements.
• Perform root-cause analysis on equipment and process improvements during A- and B-sample productions.
• Collaborate with design, materials, maintenance, automation, supply chain and operations on fast learning cycles and problem solving.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Chemical/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Automation Engineering

Tools

DOE/SPC/MSA

PFMEA

3D CAD

MES/SCADA/PLC

Data scripting/querying

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.

Job Scope

Lyten is seeking a Production Engineer with a specialization in automated industrial (battery) productions. As a Production Engineer (Pilot Production) you will stabilize, scale, and continuously improve pilot‑line processes that span electrode manufacturing, cell assembly, and formation & aging. Your mission is to translate cell designs and lab recipes into robust, traceable processes ready for industrialization at Northvolt gigafactories. You will work closely together with production, process, quality, and automation engineers to make sure the production process is achieving the required stability and is ready for transfer to gigafactory scale. You will ensure process and equipment meet availability and reliability and resolve production issues with a sense of urgency.

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities

Key Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Own pilot-line selected production steps across Wet- and Dry Electrode, Assembly and Formation & Aging processes. Defining, monitoring and improving Operation Parameter Ranges and control windows fit for the Labs pilot productions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define production system requirements, select suitable hardware and software, and create robust solutions for production lines.
• Follow data-driven production control methods, implementing SPC on CtQs and MSAs to ensure capability prior to scale-up.
• Together with IT and Automation teams implement the necessary dashboards for OEE, FPY, scrap, downtime with Pareto’s and trends to facilitate progress tracking and root cause analysis.
• Prepare and maintain Process Flow, PFMEA and work instructions as preparation for pilot productions.
• Partner with Safety & Environment to validate process changes against standard requirements.
• Own root-cause analysis on equipment and process performance improvements during A- and B-sample productions, following structured RCA methods.
• Work hands-on with Cell Design, Materials, Maintenance & Automation, Supply chain and Operations on fast learning cycles and problem solving to increase production process maturity.
• Review Engineering Design Documentation (Specifications, Design manufacturability).
• Support and collaborate with project teams to select the most proficient equipment suppliers from an automation perspective.
• Responsible for acceptance of the Site Acceptance Tests of equipment upon commissioning completion.
• Organize and take part in internal training and workshops.
• Cost estimations for projects and change requests. Provide input for quoting, planning works, and change orders.

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget responsibility: N
• Direct reports: N
• Work Environment responsibility: N

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing or Automation Engineering or equivalent fields.
• 3-8 years of experience in high precision manufacturing or pilot/scale-up environments (battery, pharma, semiconductor, film/web coating or similar).
• Lean SixSigma certification Green- or blackbelt is a plus.

Qualifications And Experience

• Hands‑on experience as an engineer with roll-to-roll processes, discrete assembly, coating/drying, laser cutting/welding, in‑line test methods (DCIR, HiPot, leakage test).
• Proficient in DOE/SPC/MSA, PFMEA, structured RCA methods.
• Experience with Design For Manufacturing, applied in industrial scale high-volume production processes.
• Familiar with Dry‑room operations, chemical handling and ATEX/CE compliance.
• Experience with MES/SCADA/PLC datasets and basic scripting/querying for data analysis is a plus.
• Experience with mechanical design using 3D CAD is a plus.
• Ability to travel to different Lyten’s factories and to supplier visits.

Specific skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of AIAG/VDA and ISO9xxx standards for mass production environments (APQP/PPAP).
• Knowledge of European Directives and relevant ISO, IEC, and safety standards.
• Good understanding of project and supplier management, and structured problem solving skills.

Health, Safety & Environmental responsibility

• Follow company policies and procedures
• Use PPE according to safety rules
• Report hazards and incidents

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.