Director Test & Validation

Lyten Labs AB; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 756,102 - 972,132; Full time

Job summary

Lyten Labs AB in Sweden is seeking a Director of Test & Validation to spearhead the development of in-house testing capabilities for advanced battery cells. The role demands extensive collaboration across engineering, quality assurance, and regulatory teams to ensure compliance and optimize performance.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, over two years of experience in automotive, and strong knowledge of automated testing practices. This role offers opportunities for external business growth and innovation in battery technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field; +2 years professional automotive experience.
• Advanced knowledge of automated testing tools and best practices.
• Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Strong knowledge of lithium-based battery cells and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work across engineering, software, and manufacturing disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation strategies for new battery cell designs.
• Take full responsibility for the business of P&L in the respective area.
• Create detailed test plans to validate battery cell designs.
• Lead execution of validation tests, coordinating test setups and data collection.
• Prepare detailed validation reports to summarize test results and recommendations.

Skills

Automated testing tools

Cloud technologies/platforms testing

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of lithium-based battery cells

CAD software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or higher degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Lyten is seeking a Director of Test & Validation to drive the development of a world-class in-house testing capability and explore opportunities for external business growth. The role leads a test & validation team and ensures robust evaluation of both in-house and external battery cells and their components throughout the full development lifecycle – from early prototyping to full-scale production of Li-ion and Li-S technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive validation strategies for new battery cell designs, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and establish testing as a service, lead the business model development, and build relevant partnerships and customer relationships.
• Take full responsibility for the business of P&L in the respective area.
• Create detailed test plans encompassing electrical, mechanical, thermal, and safety performance testing to validate battery cell designs and manufacturing processes.
• Lead and oversee the execution of validation tests, including coordinating test setups, data collection, analysis, and interpretation to validate design assumptions and manufacturing capabilities.
• Support analysis of validation data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed validation reports to summarize test results, conclusions, and recommendations for design modifications or process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with documentation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory teams, and internal/external customers to align validation activities with product requirements and manufacturing processes.
• Identify risks to product quality, reliability, or safety during validation activities and mitigate these risks through testing and analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement in validation processes to enable profitable business with external partners when applicable.
• Develop methodologies and tools to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability of validation activities.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and cross-functional teams, promoting excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field; +2 years of professional automotive experience (or equivalent).
• Advanced knowledge of automated testing tools and best practices.
• Experience in testing cloud technologies/platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience/participation in regulatory audits is preferred.
• Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Ability to work in a highly dynamic environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and PMBOK project management practices.
• Strong attention to detail and self-organization.
• Strong knowledge of lithium-based battery cells and battery systems.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD software.
• Demonstrated ability to work across engineering, software, and manufacturing disciplines.

About Lyten

Lyten is a growth-stage company focused on Lyten 3D Graphene™ and scalable energy storage and materials technologies. We are expanding production across the U.S. and Europe and actively seeking exceptional talent across engineering, operations, manufacturing, and commercialization to join us in shaping the future of advanced materials and energy systems.