Associate Test and Validation Engineer, Drive Unit Test and Validation

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Test and Validation Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge electric vehicle drive units. In this role, you will collaborate with skilled technicians and engineers to optimize automated test systems, conduct performance and environmental tests, and ensure the reliability of testing equipment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the future of sustainable mobility while working in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you are passionate about automotive testing and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Vacation

Equity Program

Annual Incentive Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering is required.
• Basic experience with test automation and data analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and optimizing automated test systems for EV drive units.
• Support performance and environmental tests, ensuring timely execution.

Skills

Test Automation

Data Analysis

Powertrain Testing

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Related Field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Associate Test and Validation Engineer, Drive Unit Test and Validation

Newark, CA

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

As an Associate Test and Validation Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the development, execution, and validation of test systems for drive units and powertrain components. Based on your background and area of expertise, you will be assigned to specific sub-systems to lead or work on. You will assist in performance, durability, and environmental testing for electric vehicle (EV) drive units while collaborating closely with technicians to ensure smooth test cell uptime and continuous test execution.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the development and optimization of automated test systems for EV drive units and powertrain components.
2. Support performance, durability, and environmental tests, ensuring tests are executed on schedule in a fast-paced environment.
3. Work closely with technicians to maintain test cell uptime and minimize downtime, ensuring smooth test execution.
4. Contribute to the management of Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT) and environmental testing for EV drive units.
5. Assist in the creation of test plans and procedures to validate that hardware meets required specifications.
6. Provide basic analysis of test data and contribute to the generation of test reports.
7. Help maintain calibration schedules and ensure all testing equipment is in proper working order.
8. Work with senior engineers to troubleshoot test anomalies and identify solutions.
9. Collaborate with data acquisition and control systems to ensure reliable data collection.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
2. Basic experience with test automation, data analysis, or powertrain testing tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
3. Strong interest in automotive testing and the ability to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
4. Good problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
5. Strong communication skills, particularly with technicians and senior engineers.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)