Lyten · 13 hours ago
Manager - Facilities and Maintenance
San Leandro, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$141K/yr - $212K/yr
7+ years expLyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products. The Facilities & Equipment Maintenance Manager will lead the maintenance strategy and facility operations for Lyten’s production facility, ensuring compliance and reliability of systems and equipment.
Advanced MaterialsBatteryIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Oversee building and site infrastructure: HVAC, compressed air, process gases, chilled water, electrical systems, fire/life safety, hazardous materials storage, and wastewater
Ensure reliable operation of all facility support systems required for continuous production
Partner with EH&S to maintain regulatory compliance (Cal/OSHA, environmental, fire code, hazardous materials, permits)
Lead facility upgrades, infrastructure expansion, and partner with construction on projects supporting increased production capacity
Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and major capital maintenance activities
Develop and manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all production equipment across the MWh battery manufacturing process
Oversee maintenance for equipment such as mixers, DHU’s, dryers, coating/electrode lines, calendaring, cell assembly tools, formation equipment, quality inspection systems, and automated handling systems
Lead troubleshooting and rapid recovery efforts to minimize production downtime
Build and manage an equipment work‑order system, spare parts strategy, and asset management process using a CMMS
Drive continuous improvement in equipment uptime, MTTR, MTBF, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Implement and drive a culture of safety and shop floor focus and support, working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality personnel
Partner with EH&S to ensure safe operation of all facilities, utilities, and equipment
Maintain and enforce maintenance‑related safety programs (LOTO, arc flash, hot work, confined space, equipment guarding)
Ensure compliance with hazardous materials handling, emergency power systems, and monitoring/safety systems
Support site audits, permitting, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Build, train, and lead a team of maintenance technicians and external service providers
Prioritize daily work assignments, preventive maintenance schedules, and urgent repairs
Establish scalable processes suitable for a growing production organization
Contribute to annual budgeting, capital planning, and long‑term facility strategy
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree in a relevant technical field AND 7+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, or plant engineering within a manufacturing environment (battery, chemical, electronics, aerospace, automotive, or similar industries preferred). OR Master's degree in a relevant technical field AND 9+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, or plant engineering within a manufacturing environment (battery, chemical, electronics, aerospace, automotive, or similar industries preferred) OR Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field AND 11+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, or plant engineering within a manufacturing environment (battery, chemical, electronics, aerospace, automotive, or similar industries preferred)
7+ years of experience in management
Strong hands‑on experience with mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting
Demonstrated success implementing preventive/predictive maintenance programs and using CMMS systems
Experience maintaining production lines with a mix of automation, precision equipment, and environmental controls
Solid understanding of California building, safety, and environmental compliance requirements
Strong communication and leadership ability in a fast‑paced production setting
Preferred
Experience with lithium‑metal or lithium‑sulfur battery manufacturing, chemical process equipment, roll‑to‑roll systems, or automated assembly equipment
Familiarity with high‑volume production environments including ramp and stabilization
Knowledge of safety systems for hazardous materials, energy‑intensive equipment, and industrial ventilation
Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics, P&IDs, and engineered system drawings
Prior experience building or scaling a maintenance organization, in start-up space preferred
Benefits
Tier based bonus
Equity
Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Corporate discounts
Paid holidays
PTO and sick time
401K
Employee relocation plan (if applicable)
Company
Lyten
Lyten is a supermaterial applications company that develops, sources, and manufactures low-carbon footprint products.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$367MKey Investors
The Luxembourg Future FundUS Department of EnergyPrime Movers Lab
2024-07-18Series Unknown
2024-01-30Grant· $4M
2023-09-12Series B· $200M
Leadership Team
Daniel Cook
CEO, Co-founder, & Investor, Lyten Inc
Recent News
2026-01-16
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