Senior Automation Engineer - Cell Assembly

Lyten AB; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 850,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten AB is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, program, and optimize automated production systems for a cell manufacturing setting. You will work on PLCs, robots, and data interfaces, ensuring safe operations and efficient production.

Collaboration with production, engineering, and maintenance teams is essential to deliver scalable automation solutions. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, safety, and digital integration for traceability and cloud connectivity, with regular

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation or related field.
• 7+ years in Industrial Automation in process or discrete manufacturing.
• Experience with sensors, servodrives and motion technology.
• Proficient with PLC, SCADA, vision systems and MES interfaces (Siemens/Beckhoff).
• Strong knowledge of industrial networks and control system architectures.
• Excellent documentation and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety and environmental standard compliance related to equipment control.
• Lead FATs and automation system integration during commissioning.
• Develop and implement automation systems for production and logistics equipment.
• Create and review engineering documentation (FDS, logic diagrams, test records).
• Mentor engineers and technicians in process control and best practices.
• Ensure data transfer and cloud connectivity for traceability and analytics.
• Drive continuous improvement to raise quality, throughput and uptime.

Skills

PLC supervision

SCADA

Vision systems

CCD cameras

OPC connectivity

MES interfaces

Siemens systems

Beckhoff systems

Sensors

Servo drives

Motion technology

Automation

Education

Master's degree in Electronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff TwinCAT

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.

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.

Job Scope

High level purpose of function.

ASeniorAutomation Engineer in a cell manufacturing company plays a key role in developing,optimizing, andmaintainingautomated production systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Theyare responsible forprogramming, troubleshooting, and improving PLCs, robots, and other automated equipment, supporting both new production line installations and ongoing process improvements. The role also includes ensuringaccuratedata transfer, system connectivity, and smooth communication with cloud platforms to enable traceability, analysis, and digital integration. Close collaboration with production, engineering, and maintenance teamsis required toidentifyand implement solutions that improve quality, throughput, and equipment uptime. A strong focus is placed on continuous improvement, safety, and scalability to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle battery production.

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Participate in HAZOP sessions and ensure compliance with process safety, operational safety, and environmental standards relating to equipment control and programming.
• Responsible for the FATs of the equipment(Project timeline dependent).
• Lead automation system integration during equipment commissioning(Project timeline dependent).
• Develop the automation systems that are to be implemented in the production andlogisticsequipment in the factory as well as the relevant specifications and documentation.
• Author and review engineering design documentation (Specifications, Functional design, Logic diagrams, Test Cases, Test Records).
• Train and mentor newengineers,andeducate other support functionson process control.
• Code review and test of suppliers work within the projects tovalidatespecified functionality and to ensure the quality and reliability of the data transferred from the equipment to theupper levelsystems.
• Participate in R&D activities forpiloting ofnew technologiesand their suitability to production environments.
• Define and improve the factory blueprint, generalspecificationsand ways of working in collaboration with the extended automation and digitalization teams.(Project timeline dependent).
• Contribute to technical improvements,developmentand optimization of software processes internally in the automation team
• The role requires regular presence on the production floor.
• Develop andmaintainautomation programming standards
• Complete supplementary tasksasseenfit by management to effectivelyutilizetime andresourcefor the benefit of the business.
• Guide and mentor colleagues to industrial best practices, focussing on growth and development.

Requirements

Educational backgroundandpreviousexperiencerequiredfor the role

Qualifications and Experience

• MastersDegree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, Robotics, Software Engineering or similar.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experiencewithin Industrial Automation in process-driven or discrete manufacturing industries such as: Battery Cell, Automotive, Chemical, Paper, Semiconductors, Pharma, Food, Warehouses, etc.
• Experience ofworking with sensors, instrumentation, servodrivesand motion technology.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA,vision systems and CCDcameras and software,OPC connectivity and MES interfaces, especially using Siemens and/or Beckhoff systems.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols and network architecture including designof control systems architecture and PLC code delivering the desired system functionality.
• Experienced continuous improvement and root cause analysis.
• Experience in writing technical documentation (Requirement specifications, Functional design, UML, Test Cases, Test Records).

Specific skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for manufacturing systems.
• Highly autonomous with a proactive mindset and work ethic.
• Troubleshooting skills with diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to document technical problems concisely.
• Experience in coaching, upskilling, and mentoring engineers or technicians, with a demonstrable commitment to developing the technical capability of others within a production environment.
• Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should havegood communicationskills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams.
• Ability to work within varying environments including clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearingappropriate PPE.
• Comfortable operating in high-profile, international, and high-pressure environments.
• A genuine technical interest and passionaboutworking within production is highly valued.

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.