Diagnostics Controls Engineer

Lucid Motors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Southfield, Michigan, is seeking a Diagnostic Controls Engineer. This position involves collaborating with controls engineers to develop and test diagnostics in vehicle systems. Ideal candidates have experience in embedded control systems and automotive diagnostics. Join a forward-thinking team focused on luxury electric vehicles and innovative mobility solutions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

401k

Vacation

Equity program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with embedded control systems.
• 1+ year of experience in automotive diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience with system-level bring-up.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with controls engineers to define robust control algorithms.
• Develop solutions to complex technical problems in vehicle systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to derive requirements.

Skills

Embedded control systems

Fault detection and handling

System-level bring-up and calibration

Controls algorithm design

Model-based design using Matlab/Simulink

Autonomous diagnostic architecture

Agile development tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Practical debugging skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering

Master's or higher preferred

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

C/C++

JIRA

Git

Confluence

Job description

Overview

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility. Lucid aims to introduce captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. We focus on great design where every decision serves the individual and environment, enabling a future of mobility.

Join a team of accomplished minds in an innovative community. Lucid offers competitive salaries and opportunities to make an immediate impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, this is the right place for you.

Diagnostic Controls Engineer

We are looking for a Diagnostic Controls Engineer to work with controls engineers to architect, specify and test diagnostics in vehicle systems. This role requires an experienced professional who demonstrates a can-do attitude, learns quickly and strives for excellence in a fast-paced environment.

You Will:

• Collaborate with controls engineers to define robust control algorithms and design and implement diagnostic functions at the ECU level to detect, isolate, and handle system faults.
• Develop and maintain solutions to complex technical problems in electronic and mechatronic systems and subsystems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to derive requirements from use cases and feature listings, FMEA, simulation results, reliability and DV/PV needs, and drive implementation.
• Work with the Functional Safety team to define and architect functions that meet ISO 26262 requirements.
• Partner with the Service team to define part replacement strategies and ensure efficient fault recovery.
• Utilize diagnostic services (UDS) on Ethernet, CAN and LIN for fault reporting, diagnostic data communication and diagnostic routines.
• Develop functional and software diagnostic requirements for model-based and hand-coded software.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews to ensure diagnostic integrity across systems.
• Assist in developing test cases to verify and validate diagnostic functions at ECU and system integration levels.
• Ensure compliance with AUTOSAR diagnostic standards by collaborating with platform and architecture teams.
• Participate in the design of a world-class engineering effort to bring electric vehicles to a new level of refinement.

You Bring:

• 2+ years of experience with embedded control systems
• 1+ year of experience in fault detection, fault handling and automotive diagnostics
• Hands-on experience with system-level bring-up and calibration of diagnostic functions
• Strong background in system design, implementation, testing and maintenance
• Strong background in controls algorithm design and implementation
• Strong knowledge of model-based design using Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow; good understanding of C/C++
• Diagnostic architecture background
• Experience with industry-standard requirements and agile development tools such as JAMA, JIRA, Git, Confluence
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Practical debugging skills
• Creativity in design, hands-on problem-solving, and strong communication skills

Advantageous:

• Understanding of ISO 26262 and Autosar
• Experience designing controllers for electric vehicle systems
• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or related technical field; Master's or higher preferred.

At Lucid, we celebrate diversity. Lucid Motors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may be eligible for Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules. Cash or equity incentive awards depend on factors including individual and company performance.

Important Notices

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