Sr. Prototype Technician, Prototype Build Vehicle Test & Integration

Lucid Motors; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Test Technician to support prototype vehicle development and test-track operations. You will collaborate with engineers, drivers, and program teams to ensure testing is conducted safely, efficiently, and yields high-quality data for engineering decisions.

The role emphasizes test-track preparation, data collection, and collaboration across teams to drive program readiness and validation activities.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and safety mindset.
• Ability to summarize technical issues clearly for engineering teams.
• Clean MVR and 5 years of driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare prototype vehicles for daily test track activities, including pre-test inspections and staging.
• Monitor on-track activities and support safe operations by identifying concerns or deviations from procedures.
• Coordinate vehicle movement, test asset setup, and track scheduling to enable efficient test execution.
• Document and report test observations, vehicle concerns, and anomalies to engineering for investigation and resolution.
• Execute vehicle test procedures per engineering requirements, including durability, performance, thermal, charging, ride and handling, and validation testing.
• Collect, validate, and organize vehicle test data from loggers, telemetry, and diagnostics to ensure data integrity.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Fast-paced environment

Driving experience

Education

Associate degree in Automotive Technology

Job description

The Test Technician supports automotive prototype vehicle development byassistingwith test track operations, vehicle testing activities, and data analysis. This role works closely with engineers, drivers, and program teams to ensure prototype vehicles are tested safely, accurately, and efficiently while producing high-quality data to support engineering decisions.

Role:

• Test Track Support, Testing Support, Data AnalyticsSupport
• Reportsto the Manager of Engineering Operations
• This role isrequiredto support the increased test load and increased test track expansion
• Key Performance Indicators will be generated for this role and consist of data reported along with project completion
• This position is a rare opportunity. This person will be exposed tovarious typesofgrowth paths offering integrationchanceswith test engineers, construction engineers, testdriversand multiple othergroups.

Responsibilities:

• Test Track Support: Prepare prototype vehicles for daily test track activities, including pre-test inspections, charging readiness, instrumentation checks, and vehicle staging.
• Test Track Support: Monitoron-track activities and support safe test operations byidentifyingvehicle concerns, hazards, or deviations from approved test procedures
• Test Track Support: Coordinate vehicle movement, test asset setup, and track scheduling support to help engineering teams execute test plans efficiently
• Test Support: Document and report test observations, vehicle concerns, failures, and anomalies, then communicate findings to engineering teams for investigation and resolution.
• Test Support: Execute vehicle test procedures according to engineering requirements, including durability, performance, thermal, charging, ride and handling, and validation testing.
• Data Analytics Support: Collect,validate, and organize vehicle test data from data loggers, telemetry systems, diagnostic tools, and test reports to ensure data integrity and traceability.
• Data Analytics Support: Support testing databases andgeneratingreports that support prototype development, root-cause investigations, and program readiness assessments.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail, safety mindset, and ability to work in a fast-paced test environment.
• Ability to summarize technical issues clearly for engineering and operations teams.
• Clean MVR
• 5 years of Driving experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with prototype vehicles, automotive testing, vehicle diagnostics, or validation activities.
• Associate degree in Automotive Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience supporting EV, battery, charging, thermal, or vehicle validation programs.
• Familiarity with CAN tools, diagnostic software, telemetry systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Proving Grounds/ Test driving experience
• ExtendedTimeDriving: Ability to stayin the driver’s seat for 2-4 hours at time
• Standing and Walking: Abilityto stand and walk for 8–12 hours per shift on hard surfaces in a production environment.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for handling tools, assembling components, and operating machinery. Requires fine motor skills and grip strength.
• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing 10–50 lbs. regularly; occasionallifting upto 75 lbs. withassistance.
• Reaching and Bending: Routine reaching above shoulders, bending, and twisting waist, and squatting as part of process and tasks.
• Repetitive Motions: Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movements for tasks such as fastening, positioning, and installing.
• Climbing: Occasional use of steps to access different height level areas.
• PPE Expectations: Must wear required PPE (safety shoes, gloves, protective sleeves,eyeand hearing protection) as per company safety standards.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.