Senior Process Controls Engineer: Real-Time Automation Lead

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

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.