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Sr. Technician, Vehicle Test
Lucid MotorsUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2023
About the role
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.
As a Senior Vehicle Test Technician, you will be assigned a range of duties, including instrumentation of vehicles for testing in various disciplines, dynamics, durability, noise and vibration, performance. You will work with a dedicated group of engineers and technicians to solve vehicle and data acquisition problems that occur during the testing process. The ideal candidate can show proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical and electrical problems.
The Role:
•Build state of the art automotive prototype vehicle, systems, and subsystems•Work closely with Test engineers to identify and resolve issues•Own the service and maintenance of assigned test vehicles, closely tracking vehicle inspection items and service items, and maintaining a clean, organized test vehicle platform•Instrument vehicles with engineering test systems•Drive engineering prototypes to acquire various types of data•Build custom instrumentation systems and wire harnesses•Support prototype build activities
Qualifications:
•Proficient with wiring and sensor installation and check out•Able to read wiring diagrams and rework harness’ / test harness•Clean driving record. Performance driving experience is a plus•Able to fabricate basic brackets and wire / sensor retention systems•Able to diagnose basic wiring problems•Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and possible overtime including supporting test trips to various locations around the US. Estimated travel 25%.•Basic computer skills and ability to operate GPS•Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly both written and orally•Exceptional ability and desire to learn new skills and tools ability to apply oneself in new problems in a dynamic lean start-up environment•Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical problems
Education:•Degree in Automotive Technology or ASE Certification
Preferred•Associates degree or equivalent training•Experience working on fully electric vehicles•Professional Race team experience•Luxury automotive technician experienceLucid maintains your privacy according to its Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.
Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details. Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team. To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
As a Senior Vehicle Test Technician, you will be assigned a range of duties, including instrumentation of vehicles for testing in various disciplines, dynamics, durability, noise and vibration, performance. You will work with a dedicated group of engineers and technicians to solve vehicle and data acquisition problems that occur during the testing process. The ideal candidate can show proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical and electrical problems.
The Role:
•Build state of the art automotive prototype vehicle, systems, and subsystems•Work closely with Test engineers to identify and resolve issues•Own the service and maintenance of assigned test vehicles, closely tracking vehicle inspection items and service items, and maintaining a clean, organized test vehicle platform•Instrument vehicles with engineering test systems•Drive engineering prototypes to acquire various types of data•Build custom instrumentation systems and wire harnesses•Support prototype build activities
Qualifications:
•Proficient with wiring and sensor installation and check out•Able to read wiring diagrams and rework harness’ / test harness•Clean driving record. Performance driving experience is a plus•Able to fabricate basic brackets and wire / sensor retention systems•Able to diagnose basic wiring problems•Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends and possible overtime including supporting test trips to various locations around the US. Estimated travel 25%.•Basic computer skills and ability to operate GPS•Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly both written and orally•Exceptional ability and desire to learn new skills and tools ability to apply oneself in new problems in a dynamic lean start-up environment•Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical problems
Education:•Degree in Automotive Technology or ASE Certification
Preferred•Associates degree or equivalent training•Experience working on fully electric vehicles•Professional Race team experience•Luxury automotive technician experienceLucid maintains your privacy according to its Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.
Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details. Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team. To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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