Director Test & Validation

Lyten, Inc.; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaboration and innovation culture

Career growth opportunities

Impactful work in energy innovation

Job summary

Lyten, Inc. is seeking a Director of Test & Validation in Vasteras, Sweden. This leadership role involves developing in-house testing capabilities, ensuring high-quality evaluations of battery cells across the development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or higher, at least 2 years of automotive experience, and a strong background in automated testing tools. Join us to shape the future of battery technology!

Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing test plans for product validation.
• Minimum of 2 years professional automotive experience.
• Advanced knowledge of battery cells and battery systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation strategies for battery cell designs.
• Lead the validation team to ensure quality and performance testing.
• Prepare detailed validation reports and ensure compliance.

Skills

Test plan design

Automated testing tools

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Project

CAD software

Job description

## Director Test & ValidationApplylocations: Vasteras, Swedentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR100613Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D GrapheneTM, 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.Are you ready to take a leading role in shaping the future of next-generation battery technology? At Lyten, we are looking for a **Director of Test & Validation** who will drive the development of a world-class in-house testing capability while unlocking new opportunities for external business growth.In this key leadership role, you will be responsible for building and positioning our test and validation function as a high-performing internal test center. You will lead and inspire a skilled test & validation team, ensuring 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. You will play a critical part in ensuring performance, quality, and reliability, while also identifying opportunities to expand our testing capabilities into a commercially viable offering.Key Responsibilities*Overall areas of responsibilities and activities***Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)*** 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 and lead the business model development and build relevant partnerships and customer relationships. Complete responsibility on 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 in analyzing validation of test data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement. Work closely 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 closely with different sites and functions in the company; R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment of validation activities with product requirements and manufacturing processes for internal and external customers.* Identify potential risks to product quality, reliability, or safety during validation activities and work proactively to mitigate these risks through appropriate testing and analysis.* Drive continuous improvement initiatives in validation processes to enable profitable business with possible external partners.* Drive the development of methodologies, and tools to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability.* Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineers and cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.Requirements*Educational background and previous experience required for the role.**Qualifications and Experience** Experience designing and executing test plans to integrate, verify and validate product performance and robustness* Bachelor's or higher degree in the relevant field of study* +2 years of professional automotive experience* 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*Specific skills** Very good knowledge of English (written and spoken) is essential* Ability to work in highly dynamic environment* Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and PMBOK project management practices* Strongly detail-oriented and self-organized* Strong knowledge of Lithium-based battery cells and battery systems* Advanced knowledge of CAD software* Demonstrated ability to understand and successfully work across multiple disciplines such as engineering, software and manufacturing is highly desired.*Personal success factors** Problem solving* A role model in safety, quality, team work and attitude* Passion and curiosity for safety, technical equipment, quality and people.* Improvement oriented with positive attitude enabling positive and constructive feedback* Is flexible, assure to be part of the team and contribute to successful results, even if it means doing work for somebody else or another department**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.