Manufacturing Test Technician

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.

As a Manufacturing Test Technician, you will play a role in advancing Lucid’s goal of being a highly automated manufacturing company. You will work closely with the manufacturing test engineering lead and internal teams including R&D, Quality, Production, and Maintenance to design, program, test, and commission complex automated test systems.

You will:

• Understand the test specification and change requests from the R&D team.

• Take part in designing the test system hardware to implement test requirements. This includes test system layout, test instrument selection, sizing of connectors and cables, with consideration for heat loads, electrical noise, and ease of access for troubleshooting.

• Take part in designing the modular test applications with intuitive and informative GUIs.

• Contribute to creating documentation during any stage of product development.

• Provide inputs to test station design including DUT handling and connection methods. Collaborate with controls engineers to develop overall station sequence, and responses to different failure modes.

• Build custom bench and vehicle wire harnesses.

• Take part in developing commissioning and validation plans for test equipment including Gauge Reliability and Repeatability tests, red-rabbits, and injection/simulation of various failure modes.

• Launch test systems on manufacturing lines. Collaborate with cross functional teams to monitor functionality and performance. Train maintenance and operations teams on error recovery and troubleshooting techniques. Collaborate with factory data visualization teams on creating dashboards.

You bring:

• HS Diploma required (BS in Electrical, Electronics or Instrumentation Engineering preferred)

• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in related technician experience

• Experience in launching automated test systems on high volume manufacturing lines.

• Ability to follow work instructions, interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, engineering plans and specifications, as required.

• Experience with hand tools and power tools, soldering equipment, vacuum systems, and electrical equipment.

• Knowledge of connectors and crimping tools is a plus.

• Ability to make electrical wiring diagrams and electrical schematics using AutoCAD or Eplan.

• General working knowledge of test instruments like Data Acquisition Modules, DMM, Oscilloscope, Power Supplies, E-Loads etc.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, working in a team environment.

• Knowledge of electrical & electronics circuits and components, cables and connectors.

• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company.

• Knowledge of safety and EMI requirements related to high power applications.

• Knowledge in developing test application software using one or more software tools such as NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, NI Veristand, Python, Arduino IDE, MATLAB is a plus.

• Knowledge of communication protocols like Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN etc., is a plus.

• Experience in testing electric vehicle powertrain components 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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