À propos de ce poste Senior Battery Reliability & Validation Engineer chez Lucid Motors
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.
The Senior Battery Reliability & Validation Engineer is responsible for executing and improving battery reliability, durability, and performance validation testing for module and pack-level battery systems. This role owns electrical cycling activities and supports thermal, mechanical, and environmental validation efforts to characterize product performance over life.
The ideal candidate is highly hands-on with automated battery test systems and has strong experience operating cyclers, data acquisition systems, and battery validation equipment in a fast-paced product development environment.
Role:
Reliability & Durability Validation
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- Develop and execute battery reliability and durability test plans for module and pack programs.
- Perform electrical cycling, life-cycle testing, accelerated aging, performance characterization, and durability evaluations.
- Support thermal, mechanical, vibration, environmental, and performance validation activities.
- Monitor test progression and identify degradation trends, anomalies, and failures.
Battery Test Systems
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- Configure, operate, and maintain battery cyclers and automated validation systems.
- Support commissioning and deployment of new test equipment and laboratory capabilities.
- Design and implement instrumentation for voltage, current, temperature, and other critical measurements.
- Troubleshoot test equipment and collaborate with suppliers to resolve system issues.
Automation & Data Analysis
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- Develop automated test workflows and data monitoring tools.
- Analyze large datasets to assess battery degradation and reliability performance.
- Create reports, dashboards, and visualizations that drive engineering decisions.
- Improve data quality, accessibility, and reporting efficiency.
Cross-Functional Support
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- Partner with Battery Safety, Cell Engineering, Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Controls teams.
- Support root cause investigations and design validation efforts.
- Contribute to development of validation methodologies, procedures, and best practices.
- Work closely with technicians to ensure safe and efficient test execution.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in battery testing, validation, reliability engineering, or related fields.
- Experience with lithium-ion battery systems and battery performance characterization.
- Hands-on experience operating battery cyclers and automated test equipment.
- Understanding of electrical, thermal, and mechanical validation testing.
- Experience with instrumentation and DAQ systems.
- Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with NI-based testing platforms and NI VeriStand.
- Experience with AVL Lynx battery testing systems.
- Experience with Arbin, Maccor, Neware, PEC, or equivalent battery cyclers.
- Familiarity with high-voltage battery systems.
- Experience developing automated data pipelines and dashboards.
- CAD experience
- Knowledge of battery durability, reliability, and certification testing.
- Experience commissioning battery test equipment and laboratory infrastructure.
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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