Engineer II, Battery Cell Performance

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA

10h

About The Position

Lucid is seeking a highly motivated Cell Engineer to support performance optimization of battery cells being introduced into Lucid products. The role involves developing and executing cell performance testing, investigating failure modes under extreme conditions, working with external suppliers, collaborating across functions to integrate cells into vehicles, and evaluating new battery technologies and their tradeoffs.

Requirements

• Strong documentation and communication skills to convey findings and recommendations effectively.
• Understanding of Li-ion battery working principles and electrochemistry.
• A data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to design comprehensive test plans to characterize battery performance and safety.
• Hands-on experience running cell tests on battery cells and operating in a glovebox.
• Strong data analysis capability.
• Master's or bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Working experience in EV battery industries and/or collaborating with Tier 1 cell suppliers.
• Experience with cylindrical, prismatic, and other commercial cell form factors.
• Experience using Simulink for basic modeling and controls.
• Demonstrated ability to automate or streamline repetitive workflows, digital or physical.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans to optimize cell performance, including high-power charging and discharging, for real-world EV usage scenarios.
• Propose and lead failure mode analyses of battery cell use in extreme conditions, and explore solutions to enhance cell durability and reliability at different stages of life.
• Work with external suppliers to ensure products meet expected performance targets and specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of battery cells into the vehicle.
• Evaluate and benchmark new battery cell technologies, explain the technology enablers of cell performance, and quantify associated tradeoffs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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