Senior Test Power Electronics Engineer – EV/Automotive, Equity

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Newark, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer for the Test Power Electronics team. The role focuses on reviewing schematics and test plans for EV charging power electronics, performing verification tests, and driving R&D activities to solve complex power electronics challenges.

The candidate should have a can-do attitude, learn quickly, and strive for excellence in a fast-paced environment. Strong writing and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in power electronics development and testing.
• Solid understanding of power electronics fundamentals.
• Hands-on hardware test and validation experience.
• Familiar with lab equipment (battery simulators, power supplies, E-loads, scopes, etc.).
• Knowledge of automotive environmental reliability requirements (GMW, ISO, IEC).

Responsibilities

• Review electrical schematics and PCB designs; develop test plans for EV charging power electronics systems.
• Conduct verification tests ensuring compliance with industry requirements.
• Analyze root causes of power electronics issues and drive R&D activities.
• Design and set up test benches with automation instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Troubleshoot power electronics testing with lab equipment and measurements.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and communication of results.

Skills

Power electronics fundamentals

3+ years experience

Hardware test & validation

Lab equipment familiarity

Technical writing & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Battery simulators

Power supplies

Electrical loads

Oscilloscopes

Hi-pot tester

Job description

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer for the Test Power Electronics team. The role focuses on reviewing schematics and test plans for EV charging power electronics, performing verification tests, and driving R&D activities to solve complex power electronics challenges.

The candidate should have a can-do attitude, learn quickly, and strive for excellence in a fast-paced environment. Strong writing and communication skills are essential for this role.