Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lyten Ett AB

Job Scope Why does the role exist? High level purpose of function. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in process equipment commissioning, production ramp-up, and full-scale manufacturing within a battery cell production facility. They ensure smooth start-up of production lines, optimize manufacturing processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to maximize process yield, equipment availability, and overall production performance. This role combines hands-on equipment commissioning experience, cross-functional collaboration, and technical expertise to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality battery cell production. A Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for all aspects of their process machine including technical functionality, how personnel interact with it, what maintenance activities are recommended and what crucial spares are required. Key Responsibilities Overall areas of responsibilities and activities Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) Participate in HAZOP (Hazard & Operability Study) sessions and ensure compliance with process safety, operational safety, and environmental standards.  Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout production and commissioning activities.  Lead process equipment commissioning, including cold and hot commissioning on-site during start-up or restart projects. (Project timeline dependent)  Facilitate smooth transitions from commissioning to production ramp-up and full-scale manufacturing. (Project timeline dependent)  Translate lessons learned into design and process improvements for future expansions.  Monitor, analyze and improve production KPIs, including yield, availability, and performance. Identifying top losses, production bottlenecks, and performance gaps to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.  Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment-related losses, minor stops, and process deviations.  Define, release, and maintain manufacturing process standards and operator training programs.  Train and mentor new engineers, operators and other support functions.  Prepare, review, and approve documentation including (but not limited to WI, PFMEAs, commissioning checklists, project timelines, A3s).   Provide technical feedback and guidance to suppliers to ensure equipment quality, compliance with specifications, and CE standards.  Develop and issue DOEs (Design of Experiments) and schedule process and equipment trials onsite and at supplier sites (if required).  Deliver a line capable of obtaining PPAP approval, following a structured quality gate model.   Guide and mentor colleagues to industrial best practices, focusing on growth and development.  Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resource for the benefit of the business.  This role requires regular presence on the production floor. Requirements Educational background and previous experience required for the role Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.  Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in production, equipment, or engineering-related roles.  Proven track record of leading manufacturing process improvements and production optimization in a factory environment following recognised project management techniques.   Experience in building and scaling production in a fast-growing environment, ideally within the battery, food, pharma, paper & pulp, semiconductor, electrochemical, or similar industries.  Hands-on experience and interest in equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation.  Proficient in detailed root cause analysis, structured problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement.  Familiarity with quality assurance troubleshooting tools.  Experience working to industry standards obtaining certification including ISO, IATF &VDA.  Experience with statistical process control and process capability analysis. Experience working with preventive maintenance strategies and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts within a production environment. Experience in spare part prioritisation and stock optimisation, balancing equipment availability with cost efficiency. Specific skills & Knowledge Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.  Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) metrics and their application in production environments.  Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies.  Highly autonomous with a proactive mindset and work ethic.   Strong technical curiosity, analytical mindset, and business-oriented problem-solving skills.  Troubleshooting skills with diagnostic equipment. Ability to document technical problems concisely.  Proficient in the use of a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order management, equipment data, and maintenance reporting. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is advantageous. Experience in coaching, upskilling, and mentoring engineers or technicians, with a demonstrable commitment to developing the technical capability of others within a production environment. Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams.  Ability to work within varying environments including clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearing appropriate PPE.  Comfortable operating in high-profile, international, and high-pressure environments.  A genuine technical interest and passion about working within production is highly valued.

Lyten Ett AB

Job Scope Why does the role exist? High level purpose of function. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in process equipment commissioning, production ramp-up, and full-scale manufacturing within a battery cell production facility. They ensure smooth start-up of production lines, optimize manufacturing processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to maximize process yield, equipment availability, and overall production performance. This role combines hands-on equipment commissioning experience, cross-functional collaboration, and technical expertise to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality battery cell production. A Senior Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for all aspects of their process machine including technical functionality, how personnel interact with it, what maintenance activities are recommended and what crucial spares are required. Key Responsibilities Overall areas of responsibilities and activities Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) Participate in HAZOP (Hazard & Operability Study) sessions and ensure compliance with process safety, operational safety, and environmental standards.  Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout production and commissioning activities.  Lead process equipment commissioning, including cold and hot commissioning on-site during start-up or restart projects. (Project timeline dependent)  Facilitate smooth transitions from commissioning to production ramp-up and full-scale manufacturing. (Project timeline dependent)  Translate lessons learned into design and process improvements for future expansions.  Monitor, analyze and improve production KPIs, including yield, availability, and performance. Identifying top losses, production bottlenecks, and performance gaps to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.  Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for equipment-related losses, minor stops, and process deviations.  Define, release, and maintain manufacturing process standards and operator training programs.  Train and mentor new engineers, operators and other support functions.  Prepare, review, and approve documentation including (but not limited to WI, PFMEAs, commissioning checklists, project timelines, A3s).   Provide technical feedback and guidance to suppliers to ensure equipment quality, compliance with specifications, and CE standards.  Develop and issue DOEs (Design of Experiments) and schedule process and equipment trials onsite and at supplier sites (if required).  Deliver a line capable of obtaining PPAP approval, following a structured quality gate model.   Guide and mentor colleagues to industrial best practices, focusing on growth and development.  Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resource for the benefit of the business.  This role requires regular presence on the production floor. Requirements Educational background and previous experience required for the role Qualifications and Experience Master's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering.  Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in production, equipment, or engineering-related roles.  Proven track record of leading manufacturing process improvements and production optimization in a factory environment following recognised project management techniques.   Experience in building and scaling production in a fast-growing environment, ideally within the battery, food, pharma, paper & pulp, semiconductor, electrochemical, or similar industries.  Hands-on experience and interest in equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimisation.  Proficient in detailed root cause analysis, structured problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement.  Familiarity with quality assurance troubleshooting tools.  Experience working to industry standards obtaining certification including ISO, IATF &VDA.  Experience with statistical process control and process capability analysis. Experience working with preventive maintenance strategies and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) concepts within a production environment. Experience in spare part prioritisation and stock optimisation, balancing equipment availability with cost efficiency. Specific skills & Knowledge Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.  Knowledge of OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) metrics and their application in production environments.  Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies.  Highly autonomous with a proactive mindset and work ethic.   Strong technical curiosity, analytical mindset, and business-oriented problem-solving skills.  Troubleshooting skills with diagnostic equipment. Ability to document technical problems concisely.  Proficient in the use of a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for work order management, equipment data, and maintenance reporting. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is advantageous. Experience in coaching, upskilling, and mentoring engineers or technicians, with a demonstrable commitment to developing the technical capability of others within a production environment. Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams.  Ability to work within varying environments including clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearing appropriate PPE.  Comfortable operating in high-profile, international, and high-pressure environments.  A genuine technical interest and passion about working within production is highly valued.

Lyten Ett AB

Job Scope High level purpose of function. A Senior Automation Engineer in a cell manufacturing company plays a key role in developing, optimizing, and maintaining automated production systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. They are responsible for programming, troubleshooting, and improving PLCs, robots, and other automated equipment, supporting both new production line installations and ongoing process improvements. The role also includes ensuring accurate data transfer, system connectivity, and smooth communication with cloud platforms to enable traceability, analysis, and digital integration. Close collaboration with production, engineering, and maintenance teams is required to identify and implement solutions that improve quality, throughput, and equipment uptime. A strong focus is placed on continuous improvement, safety, and scalability to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle battery production. Key Responsibilities Overall areas of responsibilities and activities Participate in HAZOP sessions and ensure compliance with process safety, operational safety, and environmental standards relating to equipment control and programming. Responsible for the FATs of the equipment (Project timeline dependent). Lead automation system integration during equipment commissioning (Project timeline dependent). Develop the automation systems that are to be implemented in the production and logistics equipment in the factory as well as the relevant specifications and documentation. Author and review engineering design documentation (Specifications, Functional design, Logic diagrams, Test Cases, Test Records). Train and mentor new engineers, and educate other support functions on process control. Code review and test of suppliers work within the projects to validate specified functionality and to ensure the quality and reliability of the data transferred from the equipment to the upper level systems. Participate in R&D activities for piloting of new technologies and their suitability to production environments. Define and improve the factory blueprint, general specifications and ways of working in collaboration with the extended automation and digitalization teams. (Project timeline dependent). Contribute to technical improvements, development and optimization of software processes internally in the automation team The role requires regular presence on the production floor. Develop and maintain automation programming standards Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resource for the benefit of the business. Guide and mentor colleagues to industrial best practices, focussing on growth and development. Requirements Educational background and previous experience required for the role Qualifications and Experience Masters Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Automation, Robotics, Software Engineering or similar. Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience within Industrial Automation in process-driven or discrete manufacturing industries such as: Battery Cell, Automotive, Chemical, Paper, Semiconductors, Pharma, Food, Warehouses, etc. Experience of working with sensors, instrumentation, servo drives and motion technology. Experience with PLC, SCADA, vision systems and CCD cameras and software, OPC connectivity and MES interfaces, especially using Siemens and/or Beckhoff systems. Experience with industrial communication protocols and network architecture including design of control systems architecture and PLC code delivering the desired system functionality. Experienced continuous improvement and root cause analysis. Experience in writing technical documentation (Requirement specifications, Functional design, UML, Test Cases, Test Records). Specific skills Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for manufacturing systems. Highly autonomous with a proactive mindset and work ethic. Troubleshooting skills with diagnostic equipment. Ability to document technical problems concisely. Experience in coaching, upskilling, and mentoring engineers or technicians, with a demonstrable commitment to developing the technical capability of others within a production environment. Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams. Ability to work within varying environments including clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearing appropriate PPE. Comfortable operating in high-profile, international, and high-pressure environments. A genuine technical interest and passion about working within production is highly valued.