Quality 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.

A Quality Technician leads product and process quality compliance in production line. This role is responsible for confirming key quality attributes of intermediate products and processes as well as identifying and responding to non-conformity issues in production. In addition, this role is responsible for analysing test material, incoming parts, product intermediates and finalized products for Production using a range of instruments. This role will work closely with production staff and Quality Engineers. A Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring that production processes and products meet internal and customers’ quality specifications as well as defining problems, recommending solutions and follows-up on improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) 

• Lead day-to-day quality assurance activities in production ensuring that production/product quality specifications are met.
• Ensure control checks are completed according to control plan in defined time.
• Ensure robust start of production and coordinated quality handover between shifts. 
• Ensure 5S in control and measurements areas and participate in improving 5S methodology and actions together with production team.
• Ensure documentation and record of product and process quality data and utilize these to improve processes.
• Potential to operate various measurement equipment such as a Karl Fischer, measurement by ruler or micrometer, microscopes, perform testing with measuring instruments, perform basic data analysis, interpret data and report data/results as instructed.  
• Interpret data and report data/results on yearly, monthly, and daily basis.
• Understand and execute the testing plans for material, incoming parts, product intermediates and finalized products.  
• Help identify problems with test material, analysis methods, and instrumentation.  
• Organize test results in the expected template and/or LIMS system and maintain control charts.  
• Be able to troubleshoot instrument on basic and advance problems and utilizing the help of suppliers or experts for more major issues.  
• Act on deviations and ensure coordination with customer processes.
• Ensure imminent containment activities and decision making in case of non-conformities and quality issues.
• Mentor less experienced personnel on practical aspects of the analysis methods such as sample preparation and running instruments.  
• Maintain the instruments to a high standard.  
• Ensure conformity of cleanliness requirements in process.
• Conduct Layered Product audit according to schedule.
• Contribute to improvements actions in area of responsibility.
• Complete supplementary tasks as seen fit by management to effectively utilize time and resource for the benefit of the business.

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role

Qualifications and Experience

• Professional education (ideally in industry) is a plus.
• 2 years experience in quality in manufacturing industry
• Bachelor´s degree in a technical field is (preferred but not required).
• Previous experience from quality control  from automotive industry (preferred).  
• Familiar with Lean and Six Sigma concepts. 
• Familiar with SPC, FMEA, Quality troubleshooting tools and problem-solving methodology.

Specific skills & Knowledge  

• Specific knowledge of quality management systems, e.g. ISO 9001, IATF16949, TQM (preferred).  

• 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 labor in controlled environments, including 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.

Health, Safety & Environmental responsibility  

• Follow company policies and procedures. 
• Use PPE according to safety rules. 
• Report hazards and incidents. 

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.