EV Drive Unit Test & Validation Engineer

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Test and Validation Engineer to develop automated test systems for EV drive units and powertrain components. You will lead performance, durability, and environmental tests, and collaborate with senior engineers on DVPR activities to drive test case execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years in test automation and data analysis, with experience using Python, MATLAB, AVL PUMA, and REPS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in test automation, performance testing, and data analysis.
• Strong experience with test automation tools and numerical analysis software (e.g., Python, MATLAB, AVL PUMA, REPS).
• Experience in managing and performing HALT, environmental testing, and durability testing for automotive components.
• Strong knowledge of test equipment calibration and performance metrics.
• Ability to collaborate with senior engineers on DVPR activities, including driving and supporting test case execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize automated test systems for EV drive units and powertrain components.
• Lead or support performance, durability, and environmental tests, including HALT, for EV drive units.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to drive test cases, ensuring that all DVPR activities are supported and completed.
• Analyze and interpret test data using numerical tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, AVL PUMA, REPS) and provide actionable insights.
• Develop and execute test plans and validation procedures to validate hardware against customer and industry requirements.
• Work with design engineers to identify issues and improve powertrain designs based on test findings.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of test processes to reduce testing cycle time and improve test coverage.
• Support junior engineers and technicians in test execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Test automation

Performance testing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

AVL PUMA

REPS

Job description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Test and Validation Engineer to develop automated test systems for EV drive units and powertrain components. You will lead performance, durability, and environmental tests, and collaborate with senior engineers on DVPR activities to drive test case execution.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years in test automation and data analysis, with experience using Python, MATLAB, AVL PUMA, and REPS.