Summary
Lucid Motors is hiring a Senior Hardware Technician, PWT, to support product engineering at its plant in King Abdullah Economic City. The role involves troubleshooting powertrain systems and components, investigating root causes, supporting production-line trials and audits, analyzing circuit boards, and assisting with prototype builds and vehicle tests. Applicants need at least five years of electrical, mechatronic, or automotive technician experience, a high school diploma, and experience with high-voltage systems and diagnostic tools. A technical or vocational qualification is preferred.
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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.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a Sr. Hardware Technician, PWT, as part of product engineering organization in the plant. The candidate will work with multi-disciplinary teams to drive product/specification related investigations to resolution for the products in production. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. Candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for impactful results in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supports component/system/vehicle level troubleshooting using standard communication/diagnostic tools (Canalyzer/Canape, etc.)/RCA test benches
- Supports RCA of complex component/system level problems using standard problem-solving techniques
- Supports lineside trials to verify process/equipment compatibility & RCA activities
- Responsible for board level preliminary PCBA board analysis
- Supports audits against design intent assembly requirements of Drive Unit beyond control plan
- Execute prototype builds, trials, troubleshooting, & RCA of product/multi-variable issues in close collaboration with Engineers on the team
- Support vehicle upfits & tests on as needed basis in close collaboration with Engineers on the team
Skills
- Good functional understanding of all the systems in EV Powertrain
- Possess strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to work effectively with team members at all levels.
- Experience in building, testing, and troubleshooting HV battery pack, Drive Units, & Power Electronics Components
- Working understanding basic electrical principles.
- Strong understanding on proper handling of Battery Cells, Modules, Packs, Power Electronics, & Drive unit.
- Familiar with electrical hazard risks including high voltage systems.
- Can interpret schematics to help understand the function & interfaces of Power Electronics components
- Proficient in use of tools to perform teardown of electrical systems.
- Good with vehicle level troubleshooting for powertrain related faults using standard OBD diagnostic tools.
- Good with basic machining operations and can read drawings
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills (English).
- Can lift 20-30 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds with via team-lift.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma with significant relevant professional experience.
- Preferred: Technical or Vocational Degree or Certificate.
- Minimum of 5 years of electrical, mechatronic, or automotive technician experience.
- Experience using vehicle & system level communication or diagnostic tools for troubleshooting multi-variable complex issues
- Experience troubleshooting power electronics components/assemblies at the PCBA board level
- Awareness of HV Battery Packs, HV Harnesses, Onboard charging unit, Drive Unit, Inverter Power Electronics & associated troubleshooting at the system & product level
- Prior Experience working with High Voltage environment
Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.
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