Senior Automation Test Engineer, EV Manufacturing

Lucid Motors; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead automated test systems on high-volume manufacturing lines and work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance.

You will design hardware, develop modular test apps, and implement data-rich GUIs to streamline testing of EV powertrain components. The role emphasizes Siemens/NI toolchains, cross-functional teamwork, and hands-on commissioning, with strong focus on reliability and troubleshooting across Lucid’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering required (Preferred Electrical or Electronics Engineering).
• 5+ years of experience developing automated test equipment for manufacturing.
• Experience in launching automated test systems on high volume manufacturing lines.
• Experience in testing electric vehicle powertrain components is a plus.
• Detailed knowledge of electrical & electronics circuits and components, cables and connectors.
• Ability to design electrical schematics using AutoCAD or Eplan.
• Knowledge and experience with NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, NI Veristand, Python, Arduino IDE, MATLAB.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN, etc.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve Test Specifications and change requests from the design engineering team.
• Design test system hardware, layout, components, and cabinet design for heat and noise considerations.
• Develop modular test applications with GUIs and database integration for test data.
• Provide inputs to test station design and collaborate with controls engineers on sequences.
• Manage test equipment sourcing and validation with internal and external teams.
• Develop commissioning and validation plans for test equipment and failure mode simulations.
• Launch test systems on manufacturing lines and train maintenance and operations teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Test Automation

NI LabVIEW

AutoCAD/EPLAN

PXI/cDAQ/cRIO

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

PXI/cDAQ/cRIO

PLC programming

CAN/LIN automotive protocols

Job description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer to lead automated test systems on high-volume manufacturing lines and work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance.

You will design hardware, develop modular test apps, and implement data-rich GUIs to streamline testing of EV powertrain components. The role emphasizes Siemens/NI toolchains, cross-functional teamwork, and hands-on commissioning, with strong focus on reliability and troubleshooting across Lucid’s