Lead Technician, Power Electronics Test and Validation

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Newark, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a Power Electronics Test & Validation Lead Technician to join our dynamic team. You will lead the lab's testing activities in power electronics, coordinate technicians, and ensure test plans align with program priorities.

You will mentor technicians, drive safety and 5S standards, and collaborate with engineers to execute functional, environmental, thermal, and durability validations across multiple programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuits, power electronics systems, and electronic components.
• Strong understanding of high‑voltage systems and safe HV handling procedures.
• Extensive experience with lab instrumentation including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, DAQs, power supplies, electronic loads, battery simulators, and environmental test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis involving electrical, mechanical, and thermal systems.
• Advanced PCBA rework, soldering, harness fabrication, and prototype build experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day technician activities in the Power Electronics Test & Validation lab, aligning work with programs and schedules.
• Coordinate technician assignments, workload balancing, and lab resource utilization.
• Serve as primary technician contact for test execution support and lab readiness.
• Support testing activities including functional, environmental, thermal, durability, software, and EOL validation.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure tests are safe, efficient, and on schedule.
• Drive lab readiness with proper test stations, instrumentation, fixtures, and consumables.
• Mentor technicians on equipment, testing methods, safety, and SOPs.
• Develop and refine work instructions, setup procedures, and training materials.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Power electronics

High‑voltage safety

Lab instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Documentation

Schematics reading

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power analyzers

DAQs

Power supplies

Environmental test equipment

Battery simulators

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.

Lucid’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. We constantly seek talented, motivated individuals possessing a proven track record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.
We are currently seeking a Power Electronics Test & Validation Lead Technician to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. The level will depend on the candidate’s experience. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, possess the ability to learn quickly, and take ownership of responsibilities with minimal oversight.

The Role:

• Lead day-to-day technician activities within the Power Electronics Test & Validation lab, ensuring support aligns with program priorities, validation schedules, and engineering needs
• Coordinate technician assignments, workload balancing, and lab resource utilization to support multiple concurrent development and validation programs
• Serve as the primary technician point of contact for test execution support, lab readiness, troubleshooting escalations, and technician coordination
• Support and oversee power electronics testing activities including functional, environmental, thermal, durability, software, and end-of-line (EOL) validation testing
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and project leads to ensure test plans are executed safely, efficiently, and according to schedule
• Drive lab readiness by ensuring test stations, instrumentation, fixtures, consumables, and supporting infrastructure are properly maintained and available
• Support complex troubleshooting, failure analysis, and root cause investigations involving test equipment, hardware, software, and power electronics assemblies
• Mentor and train technicians on lab equipment, testing methodologies, troubleshooting techniques, safety practices, and standard operating procedures
• Develop and improve technician work instructions, setup procedures, training materials, and best practices to improve consistency and quality
• Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency, lab operations, test station utilization, and technician productivity
• Coordinate lab inventory, tooling, equipment maintenance, calibration activities, and procurement of consumables as required
• Ensure accurate documentation of test setups, configuration changes, troubleshooting activities, test results, and lab processes
• Maintain lab organization and compliance with 5S, safety standards, and high-voltage operating procedures
• Support prototype, pre-production, and production validation activities across multiple vehicle and power electronics development programs
• Represent the technician organization in cross-functional discussions and provide feedback regarding resource requirements, lab capabilities, and operational improvements

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuits, power electronics systems, and electronic components
• Strong understanding of high-voltage systems and safe HV handling procedures
• Extensive experience utilizing laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, DAQs, power supplies, electronic loads, battery simulators, and environmental test equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills involving electrical, mechanical, and thermal systems
• Advanced PCBA rework, soldering, harness fabrication, and prototype build experience
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and engineeringdocumentation
• Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating technical personnel, priorities, or laboratory operations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to laboratory safety, quality, and operational excellence

Preferred:

• 7+ years of technician experience within automotive, power electronics, battery systems, or product validation environments
• Prior experience in a senior technician, lead technician, or technical leadership role