Technician, Drive Unit Test and Validation

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 looking for a Drive Unit Test and Validation Technician to lead development activities for electric vehicle drive unit components.

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and should be excellent at multi-tasking.

The Role:

• Shifts available:

• Morning and swing

• Physically install and setup test articles on test beds.

• Execute both standard and lower risk non-standard tests.

• Flash basic software versions to test articles.

• Provide organized and detailed feedback to test requestors during tests.

• Regularly update test tickets with precise findings and notes to support the creation of test reports.

• Regularly interact directly with engineers from various cross-functional teams.

• Leverage basic data acquisition systems and related instrumentation.

• Work successfully in an independent capacity with minimal guidance.

• Diagnose and debug basic issues at a system, modular, and component level with a precise and methodical approach- Escalate internally as needed.

• Participate in root cause analysis and documentation of findings.

• Conduct routine maintenance checks on test cells.

• Exercise consistent safety and organization practices in the lab.

• Drive continuous improvement for tests and test cells

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of automotive or related technician experience.

• A keen eye for catching problems, especially key when preparing and executing test profiles.

• Strong organization and clean work environment habits.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills  

• Moderate experience with shop tools including but not limited to: torque wrenches, drivers, power tools, bore gauges, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.

• Demonstrated understanding of electrical hazards, including precautionary measures around high voltage equipment and rotating machinery. 

• Detail oriented personality with exceptional documentation and reporting skills.

• Strong Microsoft office and computer software literacy.

• A true self-starter.

• Excels in a fast-paced and dynamic environment- Remain focused and poised in the face of un-planned changes.

• Basic experience working with standard industrial communication interfaces i.e. CANbus, Ethernet, Modbus

• Lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Preferred:

• Experience in dyno-specific testing interfaces.

• Experience with electric vehicle drive systems.

• Experience with electric vehicles and/or automotive products.

• Experience with Atlassian Jira, National Instruments hardware & related software strongly desired.

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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.

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.)

Base Pay Range (hourly)
$34—$47 USD

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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