Engineer II, Battery Cell Performance

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

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Cell Engineer to drive development and optimization of battery cells for high-performance EVs. You will design test plans, analyze results, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure performance targets are met and integrated into Lucid vehicles.

The role requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of related experience, strong electrochemistry knowledge, and hands-on cell testing in glovebox environments.

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
• 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

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

Skills

Documentation & communication

Li-ion chemistry

Data-driven problem solving

Test plan design

Cell tests experience

Data analysis

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

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.

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 andquantifying 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 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.

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