Senior Process Controls Engineer

lyten; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tier-based bonus

Equity

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Corporate discounts

Paid holidays

PTO & sick time

401K

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lyten in California seeks a Senior Process Controls Engineer to lead troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation domains and own scalable manufacturing data systems.

You will architect automated data pipelines (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC), deploy diagnostics and alarm strategies, and guide controls work during equipment installs and scale-ups in close collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical engineering or related field with 5+ years in industrial manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, electrical systems, and instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, gas).
• Understanding of 4-20 mA signal systems, control architectures and industrial protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC).
• Experience leading root cause investigations and delivering measurable uptime/reliability improvements.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced production.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation domains.
• Own and scale controls, instrumentation, and manufacturing data systems for electrode powders, slurries and coatings.
• Architect and implement automated data pipelines from equipment (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC) into centralized systems, enabling real-time process visibility
• Build and deploy diagnostics, alarm strategies, and health monitoring systems to detect and prevent failures
• Serve as the technical lead for controls and instrumentation in equipment installs, upgrades, and scale-up efforts, partnering closely with operations and maintenance teams

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Industrial instrumentation

Signal and control theory

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Related field with 5+ years experience

Tools

Modbus

Ethernet/IP

OPC

Ignition

FactoryTalk

Historians

Python/SQL

Job description

Senior Process Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation domains
• Own and scale controls, instrumentation, and manufacturing data systems for electrode powders, slurries and coatings
• Architect and implement automated data pipelines from equipment (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC) into centralized systems, enabling real-time process visibility
• Build and deploy diagnostics, alarm strategies, and health monitoring systems to detect and prevent failures
• Serve as the technical lead for controls and instrumentation in equipment installs, upgrades, and scale-up efforts, partnering closely with operations and maintenance teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years in industrial manufacturing environments
• Strong hands‑on experience troubleshooting PLC‑controlled equipment, electrical systems, and industrial instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow, gas systems)
• Deep understanding of signal systems (e.g., 4-20 mA), control architectures, and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet/IP, OPC)
• Experience leading root cause investigations and delivering measurable improvements in uptime, reliability, or process performance
• High ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive cross‑functional initiatives in fast‑paced production environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLC programming or modifying ladder logic in production systems
• Experience building or scaling manufacturing data infrastructure (e.g., Ignition, FactoryTalk, historians; Python/SQL a plus)
• Experience with powder handling, high‑temperature processing, reactors, and slurries
• Experience standardizing controls across multiple tools or supporting factory scale‑up in advanced manufacturing (battery, semiconductor, 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 $128,200.00 - $192,400.00 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, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization t