Engineer II, Battery Cell Performance

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a highly motivated Cell Engineer to drive cell engineering activities for performance optimization of battery cells used in Lucid vehicles. You will design test plans, run lab tests, and collaborate with suppliers and engineering teams to meet stringent performance targets.

The role requires hands-on testing, data analysis, and the ability to communicate findings clearly. Experience with EV battery technologies and Simulink modeling is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Understanding of Li-ion battery principles and electrochemistry.
• Data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Able to design comprehensive test plans to characterize battery performance and safety.
• Hands-on experience running cell tests in a lab setting.
• Strong data analysis capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans to optimize cell performance for real world EV usage scenarios.
• Propose and lead failure mode analyses on battery cell usage in extreme conditions and explore innovative solutions.
• Work with external suppliers to ensure products meet performance targets and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of battery cells into the vehicle.
• Evaluate and benchmark new battery cell technologies and explain key enablers and tradeoffs.

Skills

Documentation

Communication

Data analysis

Test planning

Battery testing

Data-driven problem solving

Education

Bachelors or Masters in a relevant field

Tools

Simulink

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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

We are seeking a highly motivated Cell Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for cell engineering activities to support performance optimization of battery cells being introduced into Lucid's products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans to optimize cell performance (high power charge and discharge) for real world EV usage scenarios

• Propose and lead failure mode analyses on battery cell usage in extreme conditions, explore innovative solutions to enhance the durability and reliability of the cell at different stages of life

• Work with external suppliers to ensure products meet expected performance targets and specifications

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of battery cell into the vehicle

• Evaluate and benchmark new battery cell technologies, explaining the key technology enablers in unlocking cell performance and quantifying the associated tradeoffs

Qualifications

• Strong documentation and communication skills to effectively convey findings and recommendations

• Understanding of Li-ion battery working principles, electrochemistry

• Data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making

• Able to design comprehensive test plans to characterize battery performance and safety

• Hands-on experience running cell tests on battery cells and operating in a glovebox

• Strong data analysis capability

Preferred

• Working experience in EV battery industries and/or collaborating with Tier 1 cell suppliers

• Experience with cylindrical, prismatic, and other commercial cell form factors

• Experience in usage of Simulink for basic modeling and controls

• Demonstrated ability to automate or streamline repetitive workflows, digital or physical

Education

• Masters or Bachelors Degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Compensation & Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package

• including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• paid time off
• paid holidays, paid sick leave
• and a401(k) retirementplan.

• 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 withthe 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.

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