About the role

Aplyr's Quick Take

This role is about designing and implementing automated test systems for manufacturing electric vehicles. You'll collaborate with various teams to ensure test specifications are met and troubleshoot issues in the testing process. It's an individual contributor role focused on engineering tasks rather than management.

Good fit

Ideal candidates have a strong background in manufacturing test engineering, particularly with automated systems, and several years of experience in a similar role. A hands-on, detail-oriented working style will thrive here.

Worth noting

The position emphasizes collaboration with external suppliers and internal teams, which may require strong communication skills. The focus on automation suggests a fast-paced environment that values innovation and efficiency.

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.

The Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer will play a lead role in advancing Lucid’s goal of being a highly automated manufacturing company. They will work closely with external equipment suppliers and internal teams including Engineering, Quality, Production, and Maintenance to design, program, test, and commission complex automated test systems.

You Will:

Review and approve Test Specifications and change requests from the design engineering team. Act as the manufacturing engineering representative to analyze and provide feedback on test sequence and parameters, cycle time, process flow for various test failure modes, etc.
Design test system hardware to implement test requirements. This includes system layout, component selection, cabinet/rack design, selection and sizing of connectors and cables, with consideration for heat loads, electrical noise, and ease of access for troubleshooting
Develop modular test applications with intuitive and informative GUIs. Utilize databases to store test parameters and log test data. Implement user access control to allow modifying test sequences and parameters from the GUI
Provide inputs to test station design including DUT handling and connection methods. Specify test application interface with station control system. Collaborate with controls engineers to develop overall station sequence, and responses to different failure modes
Manage test equipment sourcing, build, and validation by internal and external teams. For externally sourced equipment, create RFQs, select suppliers and track their progress to ensure timely delivery
Develop commissioning and validation plans for test equipment including Gauge Reliability and Repeatability tests, red-rabbits, and injection/simulation of various failure modes
Launch test systems on manufacturing lines. Collaborate with cross functional teams to monitor functionality and performance. Train maintenance and operations teams on error recovery and troubleshooting techniques. Collaborate with factory data visualization teams on creating dashboards

You Bring:

Bachelor’s, Masters, or PhD Degree in Engineering required (Preferred Electrical or Electronics Engineering)
5+ years of experience developing automated test equipment for manufacturing
Experience in launching automated test systems on high volume manufacturing lines
Experience in testing electric vehicle powertrain components is a plus
Detailed knowledge of electrical & electronics circuits and components, cables and connectors
Ability to design electrical schematics using AutoCAD or Eplan
Knowledge and experience in developing test system hardware using National Instruments platforms such as PXI, cDAQ, cRIO
Expertise in developing test application software using one or more software tools such as NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, NI Veristand, Python, Arduino IDE, MATLAB
Knowledge of communication protocols like Automotive Ethernet, CAN, LIN etc.,
Ability to use electrical test equipment such as power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, etc. for validation and troubleshooting
Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, OPC-UA etc. is a plus
Strong organization skills – tracking schedule and open items, creatin

Skills & Tags

python go ai data product design

Aplyr's read

Lucid Motors is an innovative electric vehicle company focused on luxury and performance, attracting talent passionate about sustainability and cutting-edge automotive technology.
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What's promising

•Lucid Motors is at the forefront of luxury electric vehicle innovation.
•The company offers opportunities to work on advanced automotive technologies.
•Lucid's growth reflects a strong demand for sustainable transportation solutions.

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