Staff Engineer - Battery Test and Validation

About Lucid

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. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

We are currently seeking up to Staff level Engineer to lead and deliver Battery Safety and Abuse testing in relation to product validation. This position requires an experienced professional with hands-on experience of battery safety and abuse testing. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Provide technical leadership and deliver all elements of Battery Design Validation, including sub-component, module and pack level testing (environmental, electrical, mechanical).
• Plan and co-ordinate internal and external testing activities in line with program milestones.
• Lead improvement in procedures and test methods to ensure highest levels of safety and efficiency are met.
• Work closely with multiple cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Analyze test data and provide critical feedback into product and performance development.
• Maintain test equipment and plan future expansion of testing capabilities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to ongoing development of specification, documentation and reporting standards.
• Lead test and equipment related troubleshooting and diagnostic acti vities.
• Capable of leading high voltage pack tear-downs and post mortem analysis following abuse testing and product failures.
• Be familiar with test methods defined by battery transportation and regional standards.
• Technical mentoring of team members and support activities across all areas of battery validation.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years (post Masters/PhD) or 5+ years (post Bachelors) experience in a relevant battery testing or associated role.
• Experience in leading, executing and reviewing tests.
• Able to compile clear and detailed test-plans.
• Hands on experience with testing equipment and methods, including cyclers and automation,
• High level of mathematical and data analysis capabilities.
• Eccellent communication skills and team-oriented attitude.
• Comfortable with initiating and taking ownership of projects.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced startup environment with frequent prioritization adjustments.
• Knowledge of test standards and regulations: UN 38.3, UNECE R100 Rev5

Preferred:

• Proficient with statistical programming languages for data analysis and designing experiments.
• Experience in writing efficient code to analyze large data sets and using a database.
• Experience with Atlassian, Jira and Confluence.
• Knowledge of other test standards and regulations: e.g. SAE J2929, SAE J2464, UL 1642, IEC 62660, IEC 62133, GB 38031, GB/T 31485

 

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