Instrument Engineer

Lyten; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 500,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-driven work

Career growth opportunities

Innovative work environment

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Lyten, based in Västerås, Sweden, is seeking an Instrument Engineer to manage calibration and ensure the integrity of measurement systems in their labs. This role is vital in supporting experimental production and requires a strong technical background with 3+ years in instrumentation and calibration engineering.

Candidates must possess relevant degrees and be fluent in English; knowledge of Swedish is an added advantage. Join Lyten and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in energy and materials innovation, while being part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Instrument/calibration engineering.
• Experience in industrial environments like semiconductor, aviation, or automotive.
• Fluency in English, Swedish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure measurement and control systems' accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and validate measurement solutions and equipment.
• Plan and administrate the calibration program.

Skills

Instrumentation

Calibration techniques

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

M.S. or B.Sc. degree in mechanical, electrical, automation

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Calibration management software

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

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.

The Instrument engineer is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of all measurement and control systems used in Lyten Labs. This role supports experimental and pilot‑scale production by managing calibration programs, maintaining instrumentation integrity, and working closely with engineering and operations teams to enable precise process control in a fast‑changing R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface with quality department, Instrument technicians, and area managers to ensure that instrument key points in the manufacturing process are meeting the quality requirements.
• Together with Utilities/HVAC department ensure availability and calibration of sensor for buildings, utilities, clean‑/dryrooms.
• Develop and validate measurement solutions and equipment/tools for new products and processes.
• Contribute to the energy efficiency management for the campus.
• Plan and administrate the recurring calibration program.
• Lead the daily work for instrument technicians.
• Write and manage calibration/verification routines and standards together with quality department.
• Train personnel on specific (measurement) tasks.
• Evaluation of spare parts for the measurement equipment and tools.
• Together with purchasing, organise and cooperate with external calibration companies.
• Follow up on reliability of the equipment (KPI).
• Troubleshooting & operational support related to measurement equipment.
• Developing and optimizing the maintenance for the measurement equipment in terms of reliability, cost and safety.

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget responsibility: No
• Direct reports: No
• Authorized to decide on investments according to role and company policy.

Requirements

• M.S. or B.Sc. degree in a technical area such as mechanical, electrical, automation or similar.
• +3 years of experience in a relevant Instrument/calibration engineering position.
• +3 years of experience in a relevant industrial environment (semicon, aviation, automotive).
• Verbal and written fluency in English.
• Computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, calibration management software, analytical software like Minitab or JMP).
• Valuable (but not required) if fluency in other languages, including Swedish.

Specific skills

• Solid technical knowledge and hands‑on experience with instrumentation, calibration techniques and standards (IQ/OQ/PQ Qualification framework).
• Experience with statistical validation (MSA, SPC, Tolerance analysis). SixSigma greenbelt or similar is a preference.
• Strong analytical, organizing and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Proven skills in working with continuous improvements in industrial environment.

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.