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Sr. Technician, Drive Unit Test & Validation

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Jul 2023

💰 $96,000/yr

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.
We are looking for a Sr. Drive Unit Test Technician to lead development activities for electric vehicle drive unit components.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 and should be excellent at multi-tasking.

The Role:

Interpret test requests and translate into test profiles for dynamometers.
Physically install and setup test articles on test beds.
Execute an array of standard and non-standard test profiles with critical attention and focus.
Flash various software versions to test articles.
Provide organized and detailed feedback to test requestors during tests.
Regularly update test tickets with findings, notes, and complete test reports.
Interact directly with engineers from various cross-functional teams.
Leverage data acquisition systems and related instrumentation.
Work successfully in an independent capacity with minimal guidance.
Diagnose and debug issues at a system, modular, and component level with a precise and methodical approach- Escalate internally as needed.
Design and fabricate necessary supporting equipment for various tests.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of automotive or related technician experience.
A keen eye for catching problems, especially key when preparing and executing test profiles.
Impeccable organization and clean work environment habits.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills  
Strong experience with shop tools including but not limited to: torque wrenches, drivers, power tools, bore gauges, calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, etc.
Demonstrated understanding of electrical hazards, including precautionary measures around high voltage equipment and rotating machinery. 
Detail oriented personality with exceptional documentation and reporting skills including
Strong Microsoft office and computer software literacy.
A true self-starter.
Excels in a fast-paced and dynamic environment- Remain focused and poised in the face of un-planned changes.
Experience working with standard industrial interfaces i.e. CANbus, Ethernet, Modbus

Preferred:

Experience in dyno-specific testing interfaces.
Experience with electric vehicle drive systems.
Experience with electric vehicles and/or automotive products.
Experience with Atlassian Jira, National Instruments hardware & related software strongly desired.

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 $35.00 per $48.00 hour to 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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