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.

The Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer will play a lead role in advancing Lucid’s goal of being a highly automated manufacturing company. They will work closely with external equipment suppliers and internal teams including Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance to design, program, test, and commission complex automated test systems.

You Will:

Review and approve Test Specifications and change requests from the design engineering team. Act as the manufacturing engineering representative to analyze and provide feedback on test sequence and parameters, cycle time, process flow for various test failure modes, etc.
Design test system hardware to implement test requirements. This includes system layout, component selection, cabinet/rack design, selection and sizing of connectors and cables, with consideration for heat loads, electrical noise, and ease of access for troubleshooting
Develop modular test applications with intuitive and informative GUIs. Utilize databases to store test parameters and log test data. Implement user access control to allow modifying test sequences and parameters from the GUI
Provide inputs to test station design including DUT handling and connection methods. Specify test application interface with station control system. Collaborate with controls engineers to develop overall station sequence, and responses to different failure modes
Manage test equipment sourcing, build, and validation by internal and external teams. For externally sourced equipment, create RFQs, select suppliers and track their progress to ensure timely delivery
Develop 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:

Bachelor’s, Masters, or PhD Degree in Engineering required (Preferred Electrical or Electronics Engineering)
5+ years of experience developing automated test equipment for manufacturing
Experience in launching automated test systems on high volume manufacturing lines
Experience in testing electric vehicle powertrain components is a plus
Detailed knowledge of electrical & electronics circuits and components, cables and connectors
Ability to design electrical schematics using AutoCAD or Eplan
Knowledge and experience in developing test system hardware using National Instruments platforms such as PXI, cDAQ, cRIO
Expertise in developing test application software using one or more software tools such as NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, NI Veristand, Python, Arduino IDE, MATLAB
Knowledge of communication protocols like Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN etc.,
Ability to use electrical test equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, etc. for validation and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA etc. is a plus
Strong organization skills – tracking schedule and open items, creating meeting agendas and minutes
Ability to communicate clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company

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 a 401(k) retirement plan. 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.

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

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