Senior Process Controls Engineer

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.
** 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, Factory Talk, 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$ - $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…