Quality Control Technician

Lyten; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyten Sweden is seeking a professional Quality Control Technician to join our R&D organization in Västerås. You will analyze materials, incoming parts, product intermediates and finished products using a wide range of instruments for R&D, production and external suppliers.

You will participate in problem solving, technical troubleshooting, and technical discussions. A background in chemistry or a technical field with lab experience and knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma is preferred.

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 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

Responsibilities

• Write testing plans for materials, incoming parts, product intermediates and finalized products.
• Perform testing of control plan inspection items using laboratory instruments.
• Perform data analysis/interpretation and report according to quality standards.
• Troubleshoot first of line problems arising on the instruments.
• Drive method improvements; update standard operating procedures as needed.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on instruments.
• Adhere to 5S and safety protocols in the laboratory.

Skills

English communication

Lean & Six Sigma

Quality troubleshooting

Laboratory work experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or technical field

Tools

Office

JIRA

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.

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 participates 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

Requirements

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

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.