Senior Quality Engineer at Lyten

Skellefteå, Vasterbotten County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Materials Science, Advanced Manufacturing, Clean TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BS or MSc in chemistry, material science, mechanical engineering, or quality
5+ years of relevant experience with lithium ion batteries or related industries
Hands-on experience with chemicals, basic mechanical tools, and/or data processing
Project management skills and a successful track record of leading quality projects in a laboratory environment
Knowledgeable in Lean and Six Sigma
Specific knowledge of quality management systems, e.g., ISO 9001, IATF16949, TQM
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (Swedish is a plus)
Self-motivated and able to establish new relationships easily
Experienced user of Office and JIRA software
Promotes and requires facts and data-driven decision making
Strong communication skills with all key stakeholders

Responsibilities

Always work with safety as first priority
Write testing plans and work instructions for materials, incoming parts, product intermediates, and finalized products
Perform testing of control plan inspection items and special requests using a variety of laboratory instruments
Take specialized and increased responsibilities in a specific area or scope of the laboratory
Perform data analysis, interpret data, and report data/results
Organize test results in the expected template and/or LIMS system, maintain control charts, and take corrective actions when results are out of specification
Troubleshoot first-of-line problems arising on instruments
Drive method improvements and help update standard operating procedures as needed
Understand fundamentals of method development and validation and take a major part in execution
Mentor and train quality control technicians and associates on analysis methods
Perform regular (daily, weekly, monthly) preventive maintenance on instruments
Adhere to and ensure 5S and safety protocols are maintained in the laboratory work environment
Drive operational excellence by being a key player in problem solving and process improvement exercises

Skills

Quality Assurance

Material Analysis

Testing Plans

Work Instructions

Laboratory Instruments

Control Plan

Inspection

R&D Testing

Production Testing

Lyten

Develops 3D graphene for clean energy

About Lyten

Lyten develops and applies three-dimensional graphene to support clean energy initiatives. This material is lighter, stronger, and cleaner, making it suitable for industries aiming for net-zero emissions. Lyten's main clients are large companies in high carbon-emission sectors looking for sustainable solutions. They create applications using their 3D graphene to help these sectors reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability. A significant product is their Lithium-Sulfur battery, which could enhance the affordability and efficiency of electric vehicles. Lyten's goal is to drive innovation across various industries through their materials platform, contributing to the decarbonization movement. Their revenue comes from partnerships and product sales, and they have secured substantial investments from major corporations.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$357MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on lithium-sulfur technology amidst advancing alternatives poses a risk.

Integration challenges from Cuberg acquisition may impact production timelines.

$1 billion Gigafactory investment could strain finances if demand falls short.

Differentiation

Lyten transforms methane into 3D Graphene, a tunable supermaterial for decarbonization.

Their lithium-sulfur batteries target automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.

Lyten's polymer composite reduces plastic usage by up to 50% without losing integrity.

Upsides

Lyten's $1 billion Gigafactory investment scales lithium-sulfur battery production.

Partnership with Stellantis enhances market reach in the automotive sector.

$650 million support from US Ex-Im Bank boosts financial stability for expansion.

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