Test Engineer, Power Electronics Test & Validation

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Newark, CA seeks a Test Engineer, Power Electronics Test & Validation to validate power electronics hardware and test setups, and contribute to DVP&R development. You will build and maintain test benches, review schematics, and analyze data to drive reliability.

Join a fast-paced team working on on-board chargers, DC-DC converters, and inverters, collaborating with design, systems, and manufacturing to deliver performance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in power electronics development and testing.
• Solid understanding of power electronics fundamentals and thermal behavior.
• Hands-on hardware test experience with bench instrumentation.
• Familiarity with DVP&R creation and requirements-based test cases.
• Knowledge of automotive environmental reliability requirements (GMW, ISO, IEC).
• Working knowledge of high voltage safety practices and lab safety procedures.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute component- and system-level verification and validation testing for power electronics.
• Develop and maintain DVP&R; draft test cases, track status, log results, and report pass/fail.
• Review electrical schematics and create test cell layouts for instrumentation.
• Build, wire, and commission test benches with instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Define system-level test setups including load profiles and HV/LV interfaces.
• Perform hand-on testing and troubleshooting using lab equipment.
• Support root-cause investigations and summarize findings with data.
• Process and analyze test data; generate plots and summary metrics.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration records, and safe HV practices.
• Collaborate with design, systems, quality, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Power electronics

Test & validation

DVP&R creation

Lab instrumentation

Data analysis

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

DAQ

Power supplies

CAN tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Test Engineer, Power Electronics Test & Validation

Newark, CA

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 production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their 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.

In this role you will execute component- and system-level validation of power electronics hardware, build and maintain test setups, and contribute to the development and execution of Design Verification Plans &Reports (DVP&R) under the guidance of senior team members.

Role

• Execute component- and system-level verification and validation testing for power electronics products (on-board chargers, DC-DC converters, inverters, and related high voltage assemblies), ensuring compliance with internal requirements and industry standards.
• Support the development, execution, and maintenance of DVP&Rs: draft test cases from requirements, track test status and coverage, log results, and report pass/fail against acceptance criteria.
• Review electrical and mechanical schematics and create test cell layouts for instrumentation, low voltage, and high voltage circuitry.
• Build, wire, and commission test benches including jigs and fixtures, instrumentation, harnessing, and data acquisition systems for performance and reliability evaluation.
• Contribute to the definition of system-level test setups, including load profiles, thermal and environmental conditioning, and HV/LV interface configurations, working closely with the lead validation engineer.
• Perform hand-on testing and troubleshooting using lab equipment (battery simulators, power supplies, E-loads, oscilloscopes, current probes, power analyzers, thermal chambers, DAQ systems).
• Support root-cause investigation of test failures and anomalies, capture supporting data, and elevate findings with clear technical summaries.
• Process and analyze test data, generate plots and summary metrics, and author clear, well-organized test reports.
• Maintain lab equipment, calibration records, test documentation, and safe HV lab practices.
• Collaborate with design, systems, quality, and manufacturing teams to support issue resolution and design iterations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in power electronics development and testing preferred.
• Solid understanding of power electronics fundamentals (switching topologies, magnetics, control loops, thermal behavior).
• Good hands-on experience with hardware test and validation, including bench build-up and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with various test equipment (force gauge, thermocouples, power supplies, multimeter, hi-potential tester, oscilloscopes, E-loads, DAQ).
• Exposure to DVP&R creation and requirements-based test case development.
• Knowledge of automotive and industrial environmental reliability requirements (GMW, ISO, IEC standards).
• Working knowledge of high voltage safety practices and lab safety procedures.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

Preferred

• Experience with test automation and data analysis (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or equivalent).
• Experience with CAN communication and vehicle/bench-level diagnostic tools.
• Experience testing HV automotive power conversion hardware in a lab or vehicle environment.

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.

Salary Range

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$117,100 - $161,040 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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