Cell Test Technician

Lyten; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten is transforming energy storage and materials innovation. We seek a Test Technician to join the Battery Safety Laboratory and advance safety testing for lithium-based cells and modules.

You will plan, execute, and document tests, operate safety test equipment, and support investigations to drive safer, higher-performing battery technologies. In a fast-paced R&D environment, you will collaborate with validation, design, and manufacturing teams, mentor junior technicians, and contribute to

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in battery testing, validation, or safety testing.
• Experience operating laboratory test equipment.
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion or next-generation battery technologies.
• Familiarity with high-voltage safety procedures.
• Reading electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Plan, setup, and execute battery safety and abuse tests on cells and modules.
• Operate and maintain safety test equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting of test systems and laboratory equipment.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analysis activities.
• Maintain laboratory readiness, safety standards, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with validation engineers, design engineers, and manufacturing teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of laboratory processes and test methodologies.
• Mentor junior technicians and contribute to building a world-class safety testing organization.

Skills

Battery testing

Lab operations

Troubleshooting

English fluency

Safety procedures

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Mechatronics background

Tools

Data acquisition systems

High-voltage safety gear

Job description

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.

Shape the Future of Safe Energy Storage

Lyten is transforming the battery industry through next-generation lithium-sulfur technology. As we continue to expand our battery development and validation capabilities, we are looking for an experienced Test Technician to join our Battery Safety Laboratory.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to the execution of advanced battery safety and abuse testing programs, supporting the development of safer and higher-performing battery technologies for demanding applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, setup, and execute battery safety and abuse tests on cells and modules
• Operate and maintain safety test equipment
• Perform troubleshooting of test systems and laboratory equipment.
• Support failure investigations and root cause analysis activities.
• Maintain laboratory readiness, safety standards, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with validation engineers, design engineers, and manufacturing teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of laboratory processes and test methodologies.
• Mentor junior technicians and contribute to building a world-class safety testing organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in battery testing, validation, laboratory operations, or safety testing.
• Experience operating laboratory test equipment.
• Strong understanding of lithium-ion or next-generation battery technologies.
• Experience with high-voltage systems and associated safety procedures.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience performing battery abuse and safety testing.
• Familiarity with safety test standards.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of thermal runaway behavior and battery failure mechanisms.
• Previous experience in automotive, energy storage, aerospace, or battery manufacturing industries.

Personal Attributes

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Safety-focused and detail-oriented
• Hands-on and technically curious
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment
• Structured and organized
• Proactive and self-driven
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

Why Work 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.