Technical Specialist, Hardware Design Validation and Test Engineer

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeks a Technical Specialist, Hardware Design Validation and Test Engineer. This role involves developing and implementing hardware validation tests and overseeing quality assurance processes in fast-paced automotive environments. Successful candidates will work with design teams to ensure product performance and reliability.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Vacation

Qualifications

• 7+ years in hardware testing, particularly in electronics.
• Experience with automated testing and reporting.
• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Develop test plans and execute hardware validation.
• Collaborate with engineers on hardware verification.
• Analyze test data to meet performance specifications.

Skills

Test plan development

HW testing

Collaboration with HW Design Engineers

Knowledge of testing equipment

Analysis of test results

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Qualtrax

Python

Labview

Matlab

Job description

Technical Specialist, Hardware Design Validation and Test Engineer

Newark, CA

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.

Job Title: Technical Specialist, Hardware Design Validation and Test Engineer

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking a Technical Specialist, Hardware Design Validation and Test Engineer .This position requires an experienced professional to work directly with Infotainment Test & Validation team to accomplish Design Verification Plan (DVP) on time. 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 field(s), to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Responsible for developing test plan, component level test, design validation testing (DVT) and setting up, testing and reporting all the results to the infotainment and controls teams.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience in HW testing (Automotive is a plus)
• Collaborate with HW Design Engineers to develop and execute hardware verification test plans
• Design, build and program test systems used in HW testing as well generate automated reports tracking test results
• Experience with project management tools (ie Confluence, JIRA) and document management systems (ie Qualtrax)
• Familiarity with Design Validation Test (DVT) phases including functional, performance, reliability and environmental tests
• Hands on experience in operating and automating test systems like environmental chambers, vibration tables, EMC/EMI equipment
• Contribute with design team to resolve problems and develop corrective action
• Analyzestest results and test datato determine if design meets functional and performance specifications
• Research advanced measurement techniques
• Knowledge and experience working with, Gigabit Ethernet,FPD link, CAN, SPI, I2C, LIN, RS232, A2B, GMSL, BT and wifi

Advantageous:

• Extensive experience in testing of Digital and Analog/Mixed signal circuits
• Experience with LV124 automotive test standards and execution
• Experience using RTStand LV124, vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, vector signal analyzers, high-speed oscilloscopes, signal generators, arbitrary waveform generators, DAQ
• Ability to generate tests cases to validate product requirements
• Experience designing and analyzing test procedures to minimize measurement error
• Knowledge of industrial controls systems and their communications interfaces and protocols such as Ethernet/IP
• Proficiency with measurement automation tools and scripting languages such as, Python,Labview,andMatlab.
• Experience testing and validating Functional Safety Products
• EMC/EMI is a plus

EducationRequirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field is required. Master's degree or higher education is preferred.

Salary 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.)

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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