Quality Control Technician

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.

Job Scope

High level purpose of function. 

The key responsibility of the Quality Control technician is for  receiving  and analyzing test material, incoming parts, product intermediates and finalized products for Research & Development, Testing & Validation, and Production using a range of instruments as well as participating in problem solving and technical troubleshooting exercises on the execution side.  

Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) 

• Execute work instructions and participate in laboratory functions/tasks/work.  
• Follow 5S and safety protocols within the production and laboratory work environment.
• Conduct analysis on a wide range of instruments and report data/results for a diverse set of samples in the expected template and/or Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); and maintain control charts. 
• Able to understand and execute testing and validation plans for incoming parts, product intermediates, finalized products, and other material accordingly.
• Identify problems with test material, analysis methods, and instrumentation.  
• Be able to troubleshoot basic to advance problems; utilizing the help of suppliers or experts for more major issues.  
• Understand the fundamental principles of method development and/or method validation and able to participate in the execution.  
• Able to write support documentation for standard operations. 
• Maintaining instruments and measurement areas to a high standard, involving responsibility to ensure that the laboratory or production room(s)/area(s) comply with safety related guidelines, 5S guidelines, maintaining consumable inventory and instrument readiness. 
• Able to train and qualifying personnel according to a skill and competence level.
• Strict adherence to Quality Assurance and Quality Control Principles.  
• Participate in improvement plans and investigations for various topics.   
  
  

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget responsibility: No 
• Direct reports: No 
• Work Environment responsibility: No
  
  

All employees are accountable for complying with safety regulations and actively supporting a safe workplace.

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role.

Qualifications And Experience 

• Bachelor´s degree or master’s degree in a technical field is preferred. 
• 2 years experience in quality control from relevant industry is preferred.  
• Specific knowledge in any relevant instrumentation, measurement system, or scientific field used by the company. (preferred)  
• Familiar with quality management systems, e.g. ISO 9001, IATF16949, Total Quality Management (TQM).
• Familiar with Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Control Plan (CP), Lean, Six Sigma, Quality troubleshooting tools and problem-solving methodology. (Preferred) 
• Curious, technically educated and preferably with a strong business background.  
• Experience in Cell Manufacturing, or Test and Validation is an advantage. 
  
  

Specific skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or other sample tracking software is a plus. 
• Excellent English skills, both written and oral, are essential. Basic Swedish and other language skills are a plus. You should have good communication skills and be able to work in close collaboration with colleagues from many different teams. 
• High work ethic, critical thinking, and strong problem-solving skills are a must.  
• This role requires the ability to stand for extended periods and perform manual labor in physically demanding environments. This can include 100% working hours allocation into clean-rooms and dry-rooms, while wearing appropriate PPE. The role also requires working shifts and working in multiple process areas, according to business needs. This role requires working full-time on the shop floor, supporting operation.  
  
  

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.

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