Engineer, Test and Validation Power Electronics

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors seeks an Engineer for Test and Validation of Power Electronics. The successful candidate will test and validate components such as inverters and onboard chargers, ensuring their reliability before mass production. This role requires strong hands-on experience with power electronics and lab equipment, set within a dynamic automotive sector focused on luxury electric vehicles. Join a team dedicated to redefining electric mobility while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k plan

Equity program eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience with power electronics components and testing.
• Experience in the automotive industry is a plus.
• Knowledge of DV/PV standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing and validating power electronic components.
• Execute lifetime and reliability calculations based on mission profiles.
• Work closely with design groups to collect testing requirements.

Skills

Testing and validation

Hands-on experience

High voltage products

Education

BS in electrical or mechanical engineering

MS degree in E/E or mechanical engineering

Tools

Power supplies

Climate chambers

Oscilloscope

Job description

Engineer, Test and Validation Power Electronics

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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.

We are currently seeking a test and validation engineer with HV electronics background. The level will depend on the candidate’s experience. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

You Will

• Responsible for testing and validating power electronic components before mass production (Inverter, on-board charger, BMS).
• Work closely with the design group to collect all testing requirements.
• Execute lifetime and reliability calculation based on mission profiles for test definition.
• Develop test specifications for defined test items of the test plan.
• Responsible for setting up and operating tests based on test specifications (e.g., HTD/PTC durability tests, environmental tests, functional measurements)
• Execute the test items, document the testing process, and deliver the test report.
• Track test progress, troubleshoot, and root cause test failures
• Collect measurement data during the test execution and perform data analysis.
• Work closely with suppliers and test labs to plan and track the validation progress.
• Support purchasing and commissioning of lab equipment as needed. (e.g., battery simulators, climate chambers, chillers, fixtures)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify issues and improve product design and reliability.
• Work with Environment, Health, and Safety team to maintain and improve safety of the lab.
  
  

You Bring

• Hands-on experience in testing and validation for power electronics components.
• Experience in handling test equipment (e.g., power supplies, climate chambers, chillers, DMM, oscilloscope).
• Experience in DV/PV standards and practice.
• Experience in the automotive industry.
• Executing test methods for high voltage, high power products.
• Hands-on experience in lab equipment commissioning and maintenance.
  
  

Advantageous

• MS degree in E/E or mechanical engineering
• Over 3 years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of environmental reliability requirement for automotive and industrial systems.
• Knowledge of automotive electronics and EV powertrain.
• Background in automotive test and validation.
• NI LabVIEW & NI Hardware’s knowledge.
  
  

Education Requirements

• Minimum – BS in electrical or mechanical engineering.
  
  

Be Part Of Something Amazing

Come work alongside some of the best and most accomplished minds in the industry. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, Lucid Motors is making significant breakthroughs in clean technology.

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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$113,800—$156,530 USD

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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