Senior Field Quality Engineer, Powertrain - EV

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.

Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Staff Field Quality Engineer, Powertrain to lead complex investigations of electric powertrain issues and drive permanent corrective actions across design, software, manufacturing and service. You will own issue definitions through validated actions with a strong bias for data-driven root-cause closure and fleet-wide improvements.

This onsite role in Phoenix, AZ requires 8+ years in EV powertrain or related fields, cross-functional leadership, and strong problem-solving

Qualifications

8 years of experience in battery-electric vehicle powertrain engineering, field quality, product quality, reliability, validation engineering, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or a related technical discipline.
BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience investigating and resolving customer-facing EV powertrain concerns using objective evidence, vehicle data, component analysis, and structured problem-solving methods.
Experience leading cross-functional technical investigations and driving corrective actions through validated implementation.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position, including understanding work instructions, safety procedures, and job-related communications.

Responsibilities

Lead complex field quality investigations involving electric drive units, traction motors, inverters, gearboxes, high-voltage interfaces, embedded controls, lubrication systems, cooling interfaces, and related vehicle systems.
Set the technical standard for evidence-based root cause analysis and determine when investigation conclusions, test results, or corrective action plans are complete enough to support closure.
Define and drive permanent corrective and preventive actions across design, software, calibration, manufacturing, supplier quality, diagnostics, and service, ensuring interim containment does not replace long‑term resolution.
Use warranty claims, diagnostic data, telematics, vehicle logs, service repairs, parts returns, and customer feedback to identify emerging issues, quantify fleet exposure, and determine escalation priorities.
Establish validation plans, acceptance criteria, test conditions, sample requirements, and monitoring periods that confirm corrective actions are effective and reduce recurrence.
Lead technical reviews with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, service, diagnostics, software, controls, calibration, and leadership teams to align decisions and remove barriers to resolution.
Convert field findings into improved engineering requirements, design standards, DFMEAs, DVP&R plans, manufacturing controls, diagnostic strategies, service procedures, and future program inputs.