Sr. Engineer, Power Electronics Test & ValidationNew$198K
The opportunity
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market.
What you'll do
Own and drive verification and validation strategy for power electronics: products (on-board chargers, DC-DC converters, inverters, and related high voltage assemblies) from concept through production release.
Author, own, and drive DVP&Rs: derive test cases from system and component requirements, define acceptance criteria and sample sizes, negotiate scope and schedule with design and program teams, and drive plans to closure with documented evidence.
Architect system-level test setups and validation architectures, including: HV/LV interfaces, load and mission profiles, thermal and environmental conditioning, fault-insertion, and end-to-end data acquisition strategy.
Review electrical and mechanical schematics and define test cell layouts and: requirements for instrumentation, low voltage, and high voltage circuitry; specify equipment and drive lab capability build-out.
Define and oversee the design of test benches including jigs and fixtures,: instrumentation, harnessing, and DAQ systems; establish measurement accuracy, uncertainty, and correlation requirements.
Lead root-cause analysis of complex system-level failures, drive corrective: action with design and supplier teams, and independently drive R&D and design-improvement activities.
What they're looking for
- Establish test methods, procedures, and best practices; standardize: automation, data pipelines, and reporting across the team.
- Serve as the validation technical interface to design, systems, reliability,: quality, manufacturing, and supplier teams; represent test results in design reviews and program gate reviews.
- Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers and technicians;: review test plans, setups, data, and reports for technical rigor.
- Own HV lab safety standards, equipment calibration strategy, and: documentation quality for the validation area.