Graphene Processing Technician I - AWS A

Lyten; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 74,501,000 - 111,751,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tier-based bonus

Equity

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Corporate discounts

Paid holidays

PTO and sick time

401K

Employee relocation plan

Job summary

Lyten in California is seeking a technician to operate automated assembly machines for graphene production. You will follow SOPs, support startup of the facility, and develop work protocols for high volume production while maintaining a safe, organized environment.

Qualifications include 1 year in manufacturing or production, proficiency with MS Office, and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred. This role uses MES and LIMS software, with competitive pay and benefits including bonus,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a manufacturing or production-based environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate (start-up, run, and shutdown) and maintain (assemble/disassemble) existing mechanical equipment.
• Process materials and occasional conduct process equipment maintenance.
• Identify and help develop equipment and process improvements.
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations and wear required safety equipment.
• Perform quality inspection protocols to ensure materials meet tight tolerances and high specifications.
• Monitor tool operation to maintain product quality.
• Record equipment issues and alert facility manager or process engineer.
• Perform other duties as required by the manager.

Skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MES

LIMS

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.

The Graphene Manufacturing Team is looking for a technician to operate automated assembly machines for graphene production. The position requires someone with experience operating and following SOPs, understanding production sequences, interacting with software tools like MES and LIMS, and delivering output meeting internal KPIs. The incumbent will support startup of the facility, development of work protocols for high volume production, maintain safe and organized work environment, and support process transfer from R&D to high volume production. If you have 1 year of experience in supporting manufacturing or a production-based environment, this position will provide you with a challenging and rewarding opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Safely operate (start-up, run, and shutdown) and maintain (assemble/disassemble) existing mechanical equipment.
• Process materials and occasional conduct process equipment maintenance.
• Ability to identify and help develop equipment and process improvements.
• Follow all established safety rules and regulations and utilize required safety equipment. Report defective equipment or unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5S and LEAN manufacturing principles
• Perform quality inspection protocols to enable preparations of material against tight tolerances, high specifications
• Monitoring tool’s operation to ensure quality of product is maintained
• Record equipment related issues and alert facility manager or a process engineer
• Perform other duties as required or as requested by the manager

Required Experience

Minimum of 1 years experience in a manufacturing or production-based environment

Minimum of 1 years of proficiency in MS office tools.

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or related field.

Physical Requirements

This role will require long periods of standing in a laboratory environment.

The employee will be required to use his or her hands for lab instrument and equipment operation

Must pass a respirator fitment test.

Required chem-/bio-safety training upon hiring.

Ability to lift, push, and/or move objects up to 50 lbs.

Compensations Range

The expected base salary range for this position is between

$26.00 - $39.00

The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

Disclosures

Pay Transparency Disclosure

This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)

• tier based bonus and equity
• healthcare
• dental
• vision
• corporate discounts
• paid holidays
• PTO and sick time
• 401K
• employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure

Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, ...

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Principals only; third party or agency submitted candidates will not be considered.

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.