Summary
Lucid Motors is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to lead end-of-line and in-process testing for high-voltage battery packs at AMP-2 in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. The role covers test-process definition and debugging, integration validation, root-cause investigations, production support, and quality analytics. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related technical field and at least five years of relevant automotive or high-voltage battery experience. Strong high-voltage safety knowledge, data-analysis capability, and technical English are required.
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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
The Senior Systems Engineer leads end-of-line and in-process test capability for high-voltage battery packs at AMP-2 in KSA. This hands-on role owns test-process definition, launch support, issue investigation, and continuous improvement across production. The engineer will partner with local manufacturing, process, and quality teams and collaborate closely with US-based battery design, systems, software, and quality organizations to ensure safe, reliable, high-quality battery production.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the definition, implementation, and debugging of end-of-line test processes for high-voltage battery packs at AMP-2
- Perform battery design and process failure mode analysis to continuously improve the test process and capture newly identified failure modes
- Perform integration validation and testing for updated hardware and software revisions to ensure product quality
- Work closely with manufacturing, process, and quality teams to ensure engineering requirements are properly met
- Lead root-cause analysis using fishbone and 8D, driving issues to closure and preventing production interruptions
- Perform fleet data analysis to continuously improve end-of-line tests detection and minimize field failures
- Provide timely feedback to the US engineering team on project progress, risks, and technical challenges
- Develop on-site diagnostic and analysis capability in KSA to enable advanced investigations and root-cause analysis
- Develop analytics dashboards in collaboration with the data science teams and enable reliable tracking of quality indicators such as FPY and failure causes
Skills
- Hands-on experience working on high-voltage systems and deep understanding of the principles of high-voltage safety
- Experience working in prototype and mass manufacturing environments supporting creation and implementation of test specifications for end-of-line testing
- Deep understanding of battery quality KPIs such as capacity, DCIR, and contact resistances
- Proficiency with large-scale data analysis tools like Python, SQL, or MATLAB and CAN data analysis tools such as CANalyzer/CANape
- Strong problem-solving skills using methodologies such as fishbone and 8D
- Strong understanding of battery architecture and components such as contactors, HV chain, BMS fundamentals, and power electronics
- Excellent technical English is a must, both spoken and written, with the ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly and precisely
- Willingness to travel to Lucid HQ in California as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, or a related technical field
- 5+ years’ experience in the field of high voltage battery systems, BMS, power electronics, or similar automotive engineering roles
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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