Sr. Prototype Build Technician, Drive Unit Test and Validation

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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 Senior Drive Unit Build Technician to assemble our latest prototype motor-gearboxes. These drive units are on the cutting edge of technology and require an individual with an immaculate attention to detail. Preferably, they have a track record of building and inspecting performance motors and transmissions. Their expertise will be critical to identifying key issues during assembly and working collaboratively with our design engineers to propel our technology to the next level.
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.

The Role:

• Demonstrate expertise in building complex mechanical assemblies
• Be highly detail oriented and able to keep detailed documentation of builds
• Assemble prototype drive unit assemblies
• Complete root cause analysis of drive units upon test completion
• Collaborate with design engineers to highlight assembly issues and suggest improvements
• Proactively engage to ensure impeccable drive unit quality standards

Qualifications:

• Strong fundamental understanding of how electric motors and geartrains function
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble motors and gear systems without instructions
• Experience with root cause analysis at the component and system level
• Familiarity with high precision measurement tools including bore gauges, calipers, and micrometers
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools and build equipment
• Knowledgeable with basic electrical tools: DMM, Hi-POT Tester and Oscilloscope
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating engineering
• Works safely in environments with high voltage and heavy equipment
• Minimum of 4 years of automotive (or related) technician experience

Preferred:

• Experience with electric vehicle propulsion systems
• Exposure to manufacturing processes and controls
• Capable of fabricating with manual mill and lathe

Education:

• High school Diploma
• ASE certification a bonus

Salary 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. ·       California (Bay Area) - starting from $25 per hour 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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