Materials Process Engineer

lyten; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus & equity

Healthcare

401K

Job summary

Lyten is seeking a Materials Process Engineer in California to develop chemical processes for battery active materials, scale production, and collaborate with engineers to run production-scale tools at the Lyten facility.

You will analyze material data, apply SPC, build electrochemical test methods, and own preventive maintenance and equipment health. The role requires a relevant degree and 1–3+ years experience, with bonus and equity, relocation benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s with relevant field and experience as specified in job posting.
• Hands-on experience installing, testing, and troubleshooting production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop chemical processes for battery active materials to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers to operate production-scale tools.
• Champion process improvements and coordinate with external vendors for custom equipment.
• Analyze data and apply SPC to troubleshoot out-of-spec lots.
• Build coin cells to quantify electrochemical performance of R&D materials.
• Own preventive maintenance planning and equipment health monitoring.

Skills

Hands-on equipment experience

Electrochemical testing

Statistical Process Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Industrial production equipment

Job description

Materials Process Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop chemical processes for battery active materials to meet application, product, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to operate production-scale tools.
• Champion process improvements and partner with external vendors on custom equipment when off-the-shelf solutions don't exist.
• Analyze material characterization data and apply Statistical Process Control to troubleshoot out-of-spec lots.
• Build coin cells to quantify electrochemical performance of R&D materials.
• Own preventive maintenance planning, spare parts strategy, and equipment health monitoring.
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required protective equipment at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry (electrical), materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering) AND 3+ years of experience in a relevant field OR Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., chemistry (electrical), materials science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and chemical engineering) AND 1+ year of experience in a relevant field
• Hands‑on experience installing, testing, and troubleshooting industrial production equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with powder mixing, slurry, or coating processes.
• Familiarity with electrochemical testing techniques to screen new materials.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Be able to work in a lab standing up to 8 hours each day.

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between $106,000.00 - $159,000.00 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.

• 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)

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.

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, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.

Lyten is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard