Sr. Technician, Power Electronics Test and Validation

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Power Electronics Senior Technician to work in Newark, CA, focusing on building mechanical assemblies and supporting test setups for power electronics. Ideal candidates will have strong electrical circuit knowledge, high-voltage experience, and mechanical skills, fostering a sustainable future in luxury electric vehicles.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401k and paid vacation

Eligible for equity and discretionary incentive program

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuits and components.
• Strong understanding of HV and LV wiring and schematics.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate expertise in building mechanical assemblies.
• Support power electronics test setup and execution.
• Troubleshoot potential set-up errors.

Skills

Electrical circuits

High-voltage experience

Mechanical skills

PCBA rework capabilities

Communication skills

Job description

Sr. Technician, Power Electronics Test and Validation

Sr. Technician, Power Electronics Test and Validation

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Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Lucid’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. We constantly seek talented, motivated individuals possessing a proven track record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.

We are currently seeking a Power Electronics Senior Technician. The level will depend on the candidate’s experience. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly, and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role

• Demonstrate expertise in building mechanical assemblies
• Support the failure analysis/root cause analysis for failed units and components
• Wiring of high voltage cables, coolant lines, and low voltage cables to test stations
• Rework PCBAs and support prototype builds
• Troubleshoot potential set-up errors
• Support test setup and test execution for power electronics
• Prepare harnesses and connectors according to engineers’ requirements
• Keep the lab organized according to 5S methodology
• Be part of a team to develop amazing electronics products
  
  

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuits and components
• Strong high-voltage experience background
• Strong understanding of HV and LV wiring and ability to read schematics
• Strong mechanical skills
• PCBA rework capabilities
• Hands-on mentality
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to be flexible and responsive
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding on how to work safely and efficiently in the lab
  
  

Preferred

• Strong understanding and experience with various lab equipment e.g. e-loads, battery simulators, grid simulators, etc.
• Over 5 years of experience as technician
• Background in automotive Test and Validation
• NI LabVIEW Software Tool & NI Hardware’s knowledge
  
  

Come work alongside some of the best and most accomplished minds in the industry. Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, California, Lucid Motors is making significant breakthroughs in clean technology.

Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for the brilliant minds who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you want to actively work towards creating a better, sustainable future, we’d love to have you join our team!

Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Base Pay Range (hourly)

$37—$50 USD

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Quality Assurance

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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