Equipment 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.

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.

High level purpose of function.

To ensure the reliability, safety, and optimal performance of all manufacturing and production equipment. This role is crucial for minimizing equipment downtime, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and providing technical expertise to support daily production goals. The ideal candidate has deep understanding of manufacturing equipment from design to ramp up. Maintaining a close relationship with manufacturing engineering to ensure a stable and well documented process.

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Equipment Reliability: Develop, implement, and maintain effective Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules to maximize equipment uptime (OEE) and service life.
• Troubleshooting & Analysis: Provide technical support to rapidly diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and control system issues on production equipment.
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures, developing and implementing corrective and preventative actions to eliminate recurring issues.
• Design & Installation: Assist in the design and development of equipment upgrades, modifications, and new equipment installations, ensuring seamless integration into the production environment.
• Documentation & Compliance: Create and maintain accurate equipment documentation, including schematics, maintenance procedures, and training materials, ensuring compliance with ISO and safety standards.
• Support the design, acceptance, installation and ramp up of new equipment and upgrades.
• Ensure the equipment meets safety and regulatory requirements. Such as, CE requirements.

• Budget responsibility: Yes, can have CAPEX budget responsibility for small to medium sized equipment upgrades. Also, accountable for recommending cost-effective solutions and spare parts inventory management
• Direct reports: No
• Manager work environment responsibility: No
• All employees are accountable for complying with safety regulations and actively supporting a safe workplace.
• Decision Authority: Authorized to stop equipment operation in the event of immediate safety or quality risk. Can propose and execute approved PM and corrective maintenance tasks.

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance, reliability engineering, or a similar role, in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automated equipment, roll-to-roll processing, and/or chemical processing.

Qualifications and experience

• Foundational knowledge of regulated quality systems (e.g. CE, ISO9001 or GMP)
• Experience with PLC programming, automation, and control systems is highly desirable.
• Experience providing technical training to operational staff.

Specific skills

• Proficiency with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and ability to read technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical controls.
• Proficiency in data analysis and statistical tools for monitoring equipment performance and reliability.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.

• Cutting-edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.

• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down-to-earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.

• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.

• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.

• Career growth: Be part of a fast-moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.

• Purpose-driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation.

Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.