Jr. Hardware Technician, Drive Unit Test and Validation

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 Drive Unit Operators to contribute to 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:

• Physically install and setup of test articles on test beds.
• Operate standardized test profiles and monitor test profiles with critical attention and focus.
• Regularly update test tickets with findings, notes, and general updates.
• Transport critical drive units to and from offsite test facilities.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to ensure continuity and accuracy of testing activities.
• Maintain an impeccably organized workspace.

Qualifications:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experienced in operating general test interfaces.
• Experienced with general shop tools i.e. torque wrenches, drivers, power tools, etc.
• Knowledge of electrical hazards, including precautionary measures around high voltage equipment and rotating machinery.
• Proficient in operating computers.
• Experience with Atlassian Jira, National Instruments hardware & related software strongly desired.
• Detail oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills.
• A true self-starter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience or familiarity with 5S.

Preferred:

• Have worked in an R&D environment.
• Familiar with electric vehicle drive systems.
• Experience with electric vehicles and/or automotive products.
• Experienced in specifically operating dyno test interfaces.
• LabVIEW experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Familiarity with communication protocols i.e. CAN, ethernet, mod-bus, etc.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of work experience in an R&D environment or similar.

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 at $25.00/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.) 

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols  

At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.

Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.

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