Intern, Power Electronics Hardware, Summer 2025

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.

As a Power Electronics Hardware Intern, you will be involved in research, development and optimization of power converters while collaborating with firmware, mechanical and manufacturing teams to implement technologies that define Lucid powertrain.

Role/Responsibilities:

• Analysis and design trade-off studies of power converter topologies for EV applications (on-board charger, DCDC)
• Support the design and build hardware of power electronics converters for use in automotive applications
• Support the product cycle – from specification to design, component selection, prototype, testing, validation, and high-volume manufacturing
• Collaborate with mechanical, PCB layout, firmware engineers to design and validate power converters

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of power electronics topologies (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC)
• Hands-on hardware experience in power converter (AC/DC, DC/DC & DC/AC) design
• Good understanding of power conversion topologies and control strategies, switching device characteristics and losses, gate driving circuit design, magnetics, capacitors etc.

Nice to Have:

• Good experience with design of analog/digital circuits
• Familiar with schematic capture and circuit simulation tools
• Proficiency with lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, Network analyzers, Signal Generators etc.)

Education:

• Field(s) of study: Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s Degree or PhD program at an accredited university
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS, PhD) 

Program Information: 

• Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules. 
• Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
• Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $35 to $48 (subject to changes).
• Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis. 
• Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.  
• Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check. 
• Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen. 
• Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.

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)$35—$48 USD

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