Senior Cell Design 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.

Lyten Sweden is seeking a talented Senior Cell Design Engineer to our R&D team in Västerås. In this role you will lead the design and development of current and next-generation lithium-ion battery cells, supporting both product innovation and customer programs. The role is responsible for defining cell design strategies, executing development projects, and driving technical solutions from concept to commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities

• Lead the design and development of lithium-ion battery cells for ESS, EV, and other applications.

• Develop and optimize cell architecture, electrode design, and material selection to achieve performance, energy density, lifetime, and cost targets.

• Define development strategies and DOE to support cell development and validation activities.

• Evaluate cell performance, reliability, and manufacturability through testing, analysis, and data-driven development.

• Support scale-up activities and ensure design compatibility with manufacturing processes.

• Lead technical development projects and coordinate cross-functional activities across R&D, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.

• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers and support customer development programs from concept to qualification.

• Drive battery development roadmaps and deliver project milestones aligned with customer and business requirements

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role

Qualifications and Experience

​​•  PhD or MSc in chemical engineering/Electrochemistry/chemistry/material science and engineering  

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the automotive industry. 
• Minimum 8 years of experience in lithium-ion battery cell design and development 
• Extensive experience on cell design and development of Li-ion cells   
• Extensive experience in battery prototyping, validation, and scale-up activities 
• Working knowledge of lithium-ion battery manufacturing and mass production processes 
• Working experience with OEM project for Li-ion battery cell/module business   
• Experience leading technical activities for customer-facing development programs 
• Strong background from technical culture and proven engineering excellence​

Specific skills

• ​Strong knowledge of lithium-ion battery materials, electrode design, and cell architecture.

• Experience with DOE, statistical analysis, and data-driven development methodologies.

• Excellent project management and technical problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work effectively under tight timelines and changing priorities.

Personal success factors

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

• Ability to drive technical development activities and deliver project milestones.

• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and execution.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment

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.