Sr. Technician (Digital-LV) at Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays, paid sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Discretionary annual cash incentive

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Technician to support ECU manufacturing, software-release readiness, ECU flashing, and production testing. The role is hands-on, spanning pre-release testing and manufacturing environments.

You will coordinate with engineering, operations, and contract manufacturers, troubleshoot wiring, USB/Ethernet communications, and maintain flash tools and test stations to ensure smooth production rollout.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma in Automotive Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 6+ years hands-on automotive diagnostics, ECU flashing, electronics troubleshooting, manufacturing testing, or production support.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot ECU flashing systems, test stations, wiring, harnesses, and communication issues.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and track ECU software releases for engineering builds and production activities.
• Act as the primary technician supporting users and coordinating software-release activities within the flashing area.
• Execute the in-house ECU software-release process with Manufacturing Test, Operations, and contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with program managers, software engineers, and test engineers to implement release tools and processes.
• Provide software-file locations, flashing tools, traceability information, and related technical support.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent releases, builds, and deployments from development through production rollout.
• Track open software and test-station issues, perform technical troubleshooting, and drive actions to resolution.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and verify harnesses, connectors, wiring, and pinouts used in ECU flashing and test stations.

Skills

ECU flashing

Manufacturing testing

Electronics troubleshooting

Production support

Windows operating systems

Wiring diagrams

Diagnostic interfaces

Harnesses & connectors

UDS/CAN/DoIP

MS Office

Education

Automotive Technology/ Electronics/ Mechatronics diploma

Tools

ECU flashing tools

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid's proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our "Compromise Nothing™" approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what's possible and shape the future of mobility.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

The Senior Technician supports ECU Manufacturing through hands-on technical execution for software-release readiness, ECU flashing, manufacturing testing, and sustaining production. The role independently supports pre-release testing, maintains flashing tools and test-station computers, and resolves technical issues affecting engineering builds and production rollout. The position applies advanced practical knowledge of electronics, Windows-based systems, wiring diagrams, harnesses, connectors, diagnostic interfaces, and electrical troubleshooting while coordinating with manufacturing test engineers, technical program managers, software engineers, operations teams, and contract manufacturers across multiple programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and track ECU software releases for engineering builds and production activities.
• Act as the primary technician supporting users and coordinating software-release activities within the flashing area.
• Execute the in-house ECU software-release process with Manufacturing Test, Operations, and contract manufacturers.
• Collaborate with technical program managers, software engineers, and test engineers to implement and maintain release tools, processes, and supporting solutions.
• Provide software-file locations, flashing tools, traceability information, and related technical support for engineering builds and production.
• Communicate activities, risks, issues, and status for assigned programs to the responsible Test Engineer.
• Review, track, and support sign-off of software DEVREQs and ECRs for internal and external ECUs.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent releases, builds, and deployments from development through production rollout.
• Execute and track pre-release software testing in the Manufacturing Test laboratory, contract-manufacturer locations, and internal sites.
• Track open software and test-station issues, perform technical troubleshooting, and drive assigned actions to resolution.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and verify harnesses, connectors, wiring, and pinouts used in ECU flashing and test stations.
• Diagnose and resolve USB, Ethernet, serial, diagnostic-interface, and flashing-tool communication issues.
• Maintain test-station computers through Windows troubleshooting, software setup, driver installation, network-connectivity support, and peripheral configuration.
• Provide practical technical guidance to other technicians and users within the assigned scope when required.

Skills

• Advanced practical knowledge of ECU flashing, manufacturing test activities, electronics troubleshooting, and production support.
• Strong working knowledge of Windows operating systems, test-station computers, software installation, drivers, networks, and peripheral configuration.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, connector pinouts, and technical instructions and independently troubleshoot harnesses, connectors, and electrical circuits.
• Ability to diagnose USB, Ethernet, serial, diagnostic-interface, and flashing-tool communication issues.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent releases, builds, testing activities, and issue resolution actions.
• Strong technical documentation, status reporting, organization, and traceability discipline.
• Ability to work effectively with manufacturing, engineering, operations, suppliers, and contract manufacturers across different regions.
• Knowledge of UDS, CAN, and DoIP protocols at user level is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Windows-based systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical diploma in Automotive Technology, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. 6+ years of relevant hands-on experience in automotive diagnostics, ECU flashing, electronics troubleshooting, manufacturing testing, production support, or a closely related technical environment.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot ECU flashing systems, test station computers, wiring, harnesses, connectors, diagnostic interfaces, and communication issues.
• Practical experience supporting software releases, engineering builds, manufacturing test activities, or production rollout.
• Automotive manufacturing or production-support experience is preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• life and disability coverage;
• paid time off;
• paid holidays, paid sick leave;
• and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.
• Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.
• Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility

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