Lead Technician, Power Electronics Test and Validation

About Lucid

At Lucid we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids 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 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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.

Lucids mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. We constantly seek talented motivated individuals possessing a proven track record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.
We are currently seeking a Power Electronics Test & Validation Lead Technician to join our dynamic and fast-paced team. The level will depend on the candidates experience. 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 possess the ability to learn quickly and take ownership of responsibilities with minimal oversight.

The Role:

• Lead day-to-day technician activities within the Power Electronics Test & Validation lab ensuring support aligns with program priorities validation schedules and engineering needs
• Coordinate technician assignments workload balancing and lab resource utilization to support multiple concurrent development and validation programs
• Serve as the primary technician point of contact for test execution support lab readiness troubleshooting escalations and technician coordination
• Support and oversee power electronics testing activities including functional environmental thermal durability software and end-of-line (EOL) validation testing
• Collaborate with engineers program managers and project leads to ensure test plans are executed safely efficiently and according to schedule
• Drive lab readiness by ensuring test stations instrumentation fixtures consumables and supporting infrastructure are properly maintained and available
• Support complex troubleshooting failure analysis and root cause investigations involving test equipment hardware software and power electronics assemblies
• Mentor and train technicians on lab equipment testing methodologies troubleshooting techniques safety practices and standard operating procedures
• Develop and improve technician work instructions setup procedures training materials and best practices to improve consistency and quality
• Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency lab operations test station utilization and technician productivity
• Coordinate lab inventory tooling equipment maintenance calibration activities and procurement of consumables as required
• Ensure accurate documentation of test setups configuration changes troubleshooting activities test results and lab processes
• Maintain lab organization and compliance with 5S safety standards and high-voltage operating procedures
• Support prototype pre-production and production validation activities across multiple vehicle and power electronics development programs
• Represent the technician organization in cross-functional discussions and provide feedback regarding resource requirements lab capabilities and operational improvements

Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of electrical circuits power electronics systems and electronic components
• Strong understanding of high-voltage systems and safe HV handling procedures
• Extensive experience utilizing laboratory instrumentation including oscilloscopes multimeters power analyzers DAQs power supplies electronic loads battery simulators and environmental test equipment
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills involving electrical mechanical and thermal systems
• Advanced PCBA rework soldering harness fabrication and prototype build experience
• Ability to read and interpret schematics wiring diagrams test procedures and engineeringdocumentation
• Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating technical personnel priorities or laboratory operations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong commitment to laboratory safety quality and operational excellence

Preferred:

• 7 years of technician experience within automotive power electronics battery systems or product validation environments
• Prior experience in a senior technician lead technician or technical leadership role
• Experience supporting environmental durability thermal reliability and validation testing programs
• Experience with automated test systems LabVIEW NI hardware and data acquisition platforms
• Familiarity with laboratory management and planning tools such as Jira Smartsheet Confluence and 3DX/3DS
• Experience commissioning maintaining and improving laboratory infrastructure and test stations