Engineer, Drive Unit Test & Validation

Lucid Motors • Newark, NJ

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About The Position

As a Test and Validation Engineer, you will develop and execute automated test systems for drive units and powertrain components. You will lead or support subsystem testing to ensure performance, durability, and environmental tests are conducted efficiently. You will collaborate with senior engineers on test cases and support Design Verification and Product Reliability (DVPR) activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in test automation, performance testing, and data analysis.
• Strong experience with test automation tools and numerical analysis software, such as Python, MATLAB, AVL PUMA, and REPS.
• Experience managing and performing HALT, environmental testing, and durability testing for automotive components.
• Strong knowledge of test equipment calibration and performance metrics.
• Ability to collaborate with senior engineers on DVPR activities, including driving and supporting test case execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize automated test systems for EV drive units and powertrain components.
• Lead or support performance, durability, and environmental tests, including HALT, for EV drive units.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on test cases and support completion of Design Verification and Product Reliability (DVPR) activities.
• Analyze and interpret test data using numerical tools such as MATLAB, Python, AVL PUMA, and REPS, and provide actionable insights.
• Develop and execute test plans and validation procedures to validate hardware against customer and industry requirements.
• Work with design engineers to identify issues and improve powertrain designs based on test findings.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accurate and reliable test results.
• Improve test processes to reduce testing cycle time and improve test coverage.
• Support junior engineers and technicians with test execution, data analysis, and troubleshooting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level