Layout Engineer

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.

We are seeking an experienced Layout Engineer specializing in automotive powertrain systems. This role focuses on PCB design for high-voltage and high-current applications, ensuring full compliance with automotive electronics standards and reliability requirements.
You will work closely with hardware engineers, mechanical engineers, manufacturers, and component suppliers to support a smooth transition from design through mass production.

The Role

• Perform high-voltage and high-current PCB layout design for automotive powertrain systems using tools such as Cadence Allegro 24.1.

• Independently define and manage electrical and physical constraints (Design Rules & Constraints), including component placement, impedance matching, and creepage distance / isolation slot design.

• Independently plan and apply layer stack-up architectures, addressing signal routing requirements, reference layer distribution, and power isolation needs.

• Select and evaluate PCB materials and high-Tg laminates suitable for high-voltage and high-current applications, ensuring compliance with automotive reliability standards.

• Independently collaborate with mechanical and signal integrity teams to meet thermal management, mechanical structure, and EMI/EMC requirements.

• Build and maintain component libraries (including 3D model mapping) to ensure data accuracy and consistency throughout the design flow.

• Independently generate manufacturing deliverables (Gerber / ODB++), completing design release while meeting quality and schedule targets.

• Work closely with PCB manufacturers to ensure DFM/DFA compliance, reduce manufacturing cost, shorten production cycles, and improve overall product reliability.

• Independently participate in design reviews, provide technical recommendations, and support issue resolution during design and manufacturing phases.

• Continuously research and adopt new technologies to improve design efficiency and reduce cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• 6-10+ years of experience in automotive electronics or high-voltage/high-current PCB design, with solid multi-layer PCB capabilities.

• Strong understanding of PCB / PCBA manufacturing processes.

• Familiarity with automotive electronics standards, such as IPC Class 3.

• Proficiency with Cadence Allegro 24.1, Valor, Campro, Capture CIS 24.1, and related PCB design tools.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Fluent in Mandarin and working level proficiency in English.

Preferred

• Experience with high-reliability or automotive mass production designs.

• Familiarity with Rigid-Flex PCB design.

• Experience leading or mentoring junior layout engineers.

• Experience with design automation scripting (e.g., SKILL or other scripts) to support design workflows.

• Familiarity with ODBC / CIP / EDM / Campro Checklist Rules Manager.

• Experience with mechanical tools such as eDrawings Viewer is a plus.

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.

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.)

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