Prototype Power Electronics Technician - Build & Validate

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Power Electronics Prototype Builds Technician to support assembly, validation, and continuous improvement of prototype electrical and mechanical systems. You will work with cross-functional engineering teams throughout prototype development.

Key responsibilities include building complex prototype assemblies, performing low-voltage integration, documenting progress in Jira, reviewing drawings and BOMs, and driving process improvements while maintaining strict quality and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, wiring, PCB handling, connectors, fasteners, torque specifications, and mechanical assembly principles.
• Proficiency with precision measurement instruments, electrical test equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, and assembly documentation.
• Experience supporting prototype manufacturing within fast-paced engineering development environments.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S methodologies, standardized work, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build and integrate prototype electrical and mechanical assemblies per drawings, CAD models, and work instructions.
• Execute prototype builds from incoming material inspection through final validation with traceability and quality control.
• Perform low-voltage electrical integration, PCB handling, subsystem installation, and functional verification.
• Diagnose assembly issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions with cross‑functional teams.
• Utilize Jira to document build progress, deviations, inspection results, and test documentation while maintaining traceability.
• Review drawings, BOMs, ECOs, and linked Jira items to ensure builds use the latest documentation.

Skills

Electrical circuits & wiring

PCB handling

Mechanical assembly

Measurement tools proficiency

Engineering drawings interpretation

Lean Manufacturing & 5S

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization under pressure

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Power Electronics Prototype Builds Technician to support assembly, validation, and continuous improvement of prototype electrical and mechanical systems. You will work with cross-functional engineering teams throughout prototype development.

Key responsibilities include building complex prototype assemblies, performing low-voltage integration, documenting progress in Jira, reviewing drawings and BOMs, and driving process improvements while maintaining strict quality and