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