Senior Automation Engineer - Formation & Ageing

Lyten, Inc.; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Collaboration-focused environment

Work-life balance initiatives

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer in Skellefteå, Sweden, to develop and maintain automated production systems. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, mentoring engineers, and optimizing production processes. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in industrial automation and a Master's degree in a related field.

Join us at Lyten to contribute to cutting-edge energy solutions and be part of our mission to redefine materials science and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Experience with sensors and motion technology.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automated production systems.
• Participate in HAZOP sessions and ensure safety compliance.
• Train and mentor new engineers.

Skills

Automation Programming

Problem-solving

Technical Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Masters Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or related fields

Tools

PLC Systems

SCADA Systems

Siemens and/or Beckhoff Systems

Job description

## Senior Automation Engineer - Formation & AgeingApplylocations: Skelleftea, Swedentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100696Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D GrapheneTM, 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.*A Senior Automation Engineer in a cell manufacturing company plays a key role in developing, optimizing, and maintaining automated production systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. They are responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and improving PLCs, robots, and other automated equipment, supporting both new production line installations and ongoing process improvements. The role also includes ensuring accurate data transfer, system connectivity, and smooth communication with cloud platforms to enable traceability, analysis, and digital integration. Close collaboration with production, engineering, and maintenance teams is required to identify and 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** 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 and logistics equipment 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 new engineers, and educate other support functions on process control.* Code review and test of suppliers work within the projects to validate specified functionality and to ensure the quality and reliability of the data transferred from the equipment to the upper level systems.* Participate in R&D activities for piloting of new technologies and their suitability to production environments.* Define and improve the factory blueprint, general specifications and ways of working in collaboration with the extended automation and digitalization teams. (Project timeline dependent).* Contribute to technical improvements, development and optimization of software processes internally in the automation team* The role requires regular presence on the production floor.* Develop and maintain automation programming standards* Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resource for the benefit of the business.* Guide and mentor colleagues to industrial best practices, focussing on growth and development.**Requirements***Educational background and previous experience required for the role**Qualifications and Experience** Masters Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, Robotics, Software Engineering or similar.* Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience within Industrial Automation in process-driven or discrete manufacturing industries such as: Battery Cell, Automotive, Chemical, Paper, Semiconductors, Pharma, Food, Warehouses, etc.* Experience of working with sensors, instrumentation, servo drives and motion technology.* Experience with PLC, SCADA, vision systems and CCD cameras and software, OPC connectivity and MES interfaces, especially using Siemens and/or Beckhoff systems.* Experience with industrial communication protocols and network architecture including design of 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 have good communication skills 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 wearing appropriate PPE.* Comfortable operating in high-profile, international, and high-pressure environments.* A genuine technical interest and passion about working 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.