Quality Control Technician

Lyten Labs AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 390,600 - 502,200; Full time

Job summary

Lyten Labs AB in Sweden is seeking a Quality Control Technician for its R&D organization in Västerås. The role includes writing testing plans, performing inspections, and adhering to quality standards.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field, possess significant laboratory experience, and be familiar with analytical instruments. Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and quality control principles are essential. Communication skills in English are required, while Swedish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or technical school degree) in Chemistry or a technical field is preferred.
• Significant relevant previous laboratory and work experience.
• Hands-on experience using relevant analytical instruments and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Write the testing plans for materials and products.
• Perform testing of control items using laboratory instruments.
• Perform data analysis and report according to quality standards.

Skills

Analytical instruments experience

Quality control knowledge

Lean and Six Sigma knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or technical field

Tools

Office software

JIRA software

Job description

Overview

Lyten Sweden is seeking a professional Quality Control Technician to join our R&D organization in Västerås. In this role you will be responsible for analysing materials, incoming parts, product intermediates and finalized products for R&D, production and external suppliers using a wide range of instruments. You will participate in problem solving, technical troubleshooting exercises and technical discussions where needed.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Write the testing plans for materials, incoming parts, product intermediates and finalized products.
• Perform testing of control plan inspection items using a variety of laboratory instruments.
• Perform data analysis/interpretation and report according to quality standards.
• Be able to troubleshoot first of line problems arising on the instruments.
• Drive method improvements; help update standard operating procedures as needed.
• Perform regular (daily, weekly, monthly) preventive maintenance on instruments.
• Become familiar with the fundamentals of quality assurance and quality control principles and relevant quality management system requirements (control plan, non‑conformity management, deviation and change management, control samples and control charts, calibration management, ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO17025, etc.).
• Adhere to and ensure 5S and safety protocols are maintained within the laboratory work environment.
• Always work with safety as first priority.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or technical school degree) in Chemistry or a technical field is preferred.
• Significant relevant previous laboratory and work experience.
• Hands‑on experience using a set of relevant analytical instruments and measurement equipment.
• Experience within a quality control work environment is a plus.
• Curious, technically educated, and with an interest in a laboratory career in industry.
• Knowledgeable in Lean and Six Sigma.
• Familiar with SPC, FMEA, Quality troubleshooting tools and problem‑solving methodology.

Specific Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; Swedish is a plus.
• User experience with Office and JIRA software.