Application 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.

The Application Engineer is responsible for configuring, programming, and optimizing process control applications within the ABB 800xA DCS environment. This role focuses on control logic design, HMI development, and project execution for industrial automation projects in sectors such as power, utilities & facility, and manufacturing. function.

Key Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Develop and implement control strategies, logic diagrams, and HMI graphics using ABB 800xA tools.
• Configure system components, control loops, and alarm management functions.
• Perform system testing, simulation, and validation of control logic and process interlocks.
• Support project lifecycle from design through commissioning and handover.
• Collaborate with project managers and clients to define functional requirements and design specifications.
• Provide on-site startup and commissioning support for ABB 800xA systems.
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and performance tuning activities.
• Create and maintain detailed project documentation, including test procedures, configuration guides, and operator manuals.
• Support with troubleshooting
• Set connections from control system to high level information systems with OPC DA/UA and similar protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Automation, or Control Engineering.
• 2–5 years of hands-on experience with ABB 800xA configuration and programming.
• Strong understanding of control system design, PLC/DCS logic, and HMI engineering.
• Knowledge of process control principles and industrial communication networks.
• Experience with IEC 61131-3 programming languages (Structured Text, Function Block Diagram, etc.).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Specific skills

• Good skills in English since it is main used language
• Strong experience in ABB 800xA Minerals library
• Experience in ABB 800xA PCMS / Smartpower library
• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards for control systems.
• Knowledge of SQL databases, OPC(DA/UA) servers, and historian systems.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like PROFINET, Modbus, IEC61850

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.