Automation Controls Engineer

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Lyten 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.

The Automation Controls Engineer supports the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment used in advanced battery cell production. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing electrical control systems, PLCs, robotics, motion control systems, and safety systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems using platforms such as Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley Studio 5000, and Mitsubishi GX Works.
* Diagnose and resolve issues related to automation equipment, electrical systems, robotics, motion controls, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial communication networks.
* Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and mechanical drawings to support troubleshooting and equipment modifications.
* Assist with startup, validation, and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and process improvements.
* Partner with external system integrators to deliver equipment that meets Lyten standards and specifications
* Provide machine design feedback from an electrical, controls, and machine/operator safety perspective; drive implementation with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and equipment specifications
* Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment and tooling alongside system integrators
* Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve quality, increase throughput, and reduce cost
* Write clean, scalable, and maintainable control code for long-term flexibility and reuse
* Set up industrial robots, including programming, safety zoning, and cycle optimization
* Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), and commissioning activities
** Required Qualifications
*** BS/BA in a technical field and equivalent hands-on experience in Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting industrial automation or electrical control systems in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, and automated production equipment. Mitsubishi PLC experience preferred
* Ability to modify existing PLC programs and/or develop logic from scratch
* Knowledge of electrical safety practices and industrial control system standards.
* Basic understanding of industrial networking concepts such as IP addressing, subnetting, and gateways.
* Ignition experience is a plus, not required. Exposure to SQL databases for logging, recipes, or data exchange between PLCs and higher-level systems
* Strong understanding and hands on experience applying NFPA 79, NFPA 70E, and Cal-OSHA safety standards
* Strong…