Drive Unit Prototype Build Technician

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.

We are looking for a Drive Unit Prototype Build Technician to lead in the assembly of our latest prototype motor developments. These latest gear-motor designs are on the cutting edge of technology and requires an individual with an immaculate attention to detail, ideally with a track record of building and debugging performance motors and transmissions. You will be relied upon for expert skill in identifying key issues during assembly for improvement in the next prototype phase. Work with a team of highly skilled technicians collaborating with our design engineers in order to propel our drive unit technology to the next level. 

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her 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 be excellent at multi-tasking.

Your Role:

• Demonstrate expertise in building complex mechanical assemblies
• Be highly detail oriented and be able to record project build data both at the part level and system level
• Assemble and debug prototype drive unit assemblies.
• Make and modify parts as necessary to support assembly rigs and prototypes
• Coordinate with design engineers to highlight problems and suggest areas for improvement
• Develop novel ways to streamline processes and increase the reliability of testing operations
• Proactively engage in a dynamic environment to ensure impeccable drive unit quality standards
• Work with engineers and other technicians involved in powertrain durability, NVH, thermal, transmission and power electronics testing
• Work with data acquisition system engineers and control systems engineers to continually improve part and build process data recording
• Perform EMI/EMC tests, electric motor HI-Pot tests, and electric motor induced shaft current measurements
• Maintain equipment calibration and well-organized work areas.

Expectations:

• A “can-do” attitude and ability to motivate small build teams
• Strong fundamental understanding of how electric motors and gear-trains work
• Ability to disassemble and reassemble motors and gear systems without instruction
• Root cause investigations and diagnoses at a system, modular, and component level
• Ability to measure with high precision tools including bore gauges, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
• Detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills 
• Knowledge of power tools, pneumatic equipment, and machine shop tools: mill, lathe, surface grinder a plus
• Knowledge of electrical hazards, including precautionary measures around high voltage equipment and high-speed spinning machinery
• Ability to use basic electrical tools: Digital Multimeter, Meg-Ohm tester, Thermal couple Meters, Hi-POT Tester, O-Scope
• Minimum of 3 years of automotive (or related) technician experience
• Great communication skills for relaying data (both verbal and written)
• Impeccable organization and clean work environment habits

Advantageous:

• Experience with electric vehicle propulsion systems
• Experience with electric vehicles and/or automotive products a plus.
• Track record of getting amazing products to market on time with fantastic innovation.
• Experience building performance motors for race applications. 

Education:

• High School Diploma
• ASE certification a bonus
• Other technical or vocational schools or certification with automotive focus a bonus

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) - starts at $29.00/hr

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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