Sr. Technician, Thermal

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Thermal Laboratory Technician to join the Thermal Systems team in California. You will support thermal testing, instrumentation, and prototyping for prototype vehicles, performing builds, data collection, and troubleshooting with engineers.

The role emphasizes safe lab practices, calibration records, and hands-on fabrication of harnesses and test benches. Travel to sites may be required; a strong willingness to learn on the job is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with fabrication tools, blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Hands-on experience building/reworking harnesses, test benches, fixtures, or prototype vehicle systems.
• Install/validate sensors, configure DAQ channels, use multimeters/oscilloscopes/power supplies to troubleshoot.
• Execute test procedures under engineer direction with safe power-up, accurate records, clear deviation reporting.
• Knowledge of lab safety, energy isolation/PPE, and clear communication with engineers.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, build, and rework prototype harnesses, test benches, fixtures, and interfaces to drawings.
• Install sensors, configure DAQ, maintain calibration records, troubleshoot signal quality.
• Execute tests with safe power-up, collect traceable data and run logs.
• Troubleshoot bench, harness, sensor, and test-article issues using fault isolation and tools.
• Diagnose, maintain, and repair prototype vehicles and bench systems; instrument for tests.
• Follow lab safety, document build records, BOM updates, and housekeeping.
• Collaborate with engineers to convert test intent into executable builds and tests.

Skills

Fabrication tools & drawings

Harnesses & test benches

Sensors & DAQ setup

Test procedures & documentation

Lab safety & PPE

Education

Automotive Technology degree or ASE certification or AS/AA with 3+ years

Tools

NI DAQ

Vector tools

Dewesoft

LabVIEW

CANalyzer

LIN

CAN

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

The Thermal Systems team supports thermal testing, characterization, and prototyping in the development of Lucid products. R&D technicians partner with engineers to fabricate hardware, build harnesses and test benches, instrument benches and prototype vehicles, and capture reliable, traceable data in a safe, ready-to-use laboratory.

Role

As a Thermal Laboratory Technician, you will support thermal testing, characterization, and prototyping through builds, instrumentation, test execution, troubleshooting, and prototype-vehicle work. Independently complete moderately difficult assignments with little daily instruction and general guidance on new work. Engineering retains test objectives and design decisions; this technician role turns that intent into safe, repeatable lab execution and reliable evidence. Success in the first year means reliable standard builds and tests with minimal supervision, high first-pass setup success, low rework, current calibration records, and traceable data. We encourage candidates who may not meet all listed requirements but can demonstrate a strong ability to learn quickly on the job to apply.

• Build and Integration: Independently fabricate, build, and rework standard prototype harnesses, metal and piping assemblies, test benches, fixtures, and breakout interfaces to drawings; perform mechanical/electrical integration and pre-energizing checks.
• Instrumentation and Calibration: Install, configure, and validate sensors; set up DAQ channels, scaling, and signal conditioning; maintain calibration records and troubleshoot common signal-quality issues.
• Test Execution and Data Quality: Independently execute test procedures with safe power-up, pre-test and post-test checks, traceable data, and run logs; perform first-pass data sanity checks and flag anomalies quickly.
• Structured Troubleshooting: Resolve common bench, harness, sensor, and test-article issues using fault isolation, swap testing, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and load banks; verify fixes by retest.
• Prototype Vehicle Support: Diagnose, maintain, and repair prototype vehicles and bench systems; instrument vehicles for engineering tests and provide field support during test trips.
• Safety and Documentation: Follow and reinforce lab safety, LOTO/energy-isolation, PPE, and special-handling procedures; maintain build records, redlines, BOM updates, as-built status, bench change logs, safe cable routing, labeling, and housekeeping.
• Team and Lab Operations: Partner with engineers to turn test intent into executable builds and tests, order essential supplies, maintain lab equipment, and provide clear handoffs.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with fabrication tools and machinery and with blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Hands-on experience building or reworking harnesses, test benches, fixtures, or prototype vehicle systems with strong workmanship.
• Ability to install and validate sensors, configure DAQ channels, and use multimeters, oscilloscopes, and power supplies to resolve common issues.
• Ability to independently execute test procedures under an engineer's direction with safe power-up, accurate records, and clear deviation reporting.
• Working knowledge of lab safety practices, including energy isolation and PPE, and clear communication with engineers.

Preferred

• Data acquisition and test tools such as NI DAQ, Vector tools, Dewesoft, LabVIEW, and CANalyzer, plus familiarity with LIN and CAN.
• Thermal measurement with temperature sensors, pressure transducers, and flow meters; basic thermal engineering principles; and hands‑on refrigeration systems and equipment experience.
• Experience following battery, high-voltage, or chemical handling procedures in an R&D laboratory.
• Experience with structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement methods such as 5 Why, fault-isolation trees, and kaizen.
• Manager-supplied preferred education/experience: Automotive Technology degree or experience, ASE certification, or an AS/AA with 3+ years of related experience. This is a preference, not a mandatory degree or a substitute for level-specific scope.

Physical Requirements

• Shop and Field Work: Handle materials and perform fabrication, vehicle, and test work in shop or field environments. The manager and HR must define essential lifting/material-handling demands and applicable accommodations before posting.

Work Requirement

Laboratory, shop, prototype-vehicle, and field work. The manager requests domestic and international travel, driving prototype vehicles, handoffs between shifts or technicians, and availability for overtime and weekend work as needed. Confirm site, shift structure, travel frequency, driving authorization, schedule, and applicable overtime arrangements before posting.

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.

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.

Base Pay Range (hourly): $40—$56 USD

Compensation & Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a401(k) retirementplan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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