Intern, Controls and Automation Engineer, Summer 2026

Lucid Motors•Newark, CA

6h•$43 - $63•Onsite

About The Position

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. Intern, Controls and Automation Engineer, Summer 2026 We are currently seeking an intern for Controls and Automation Engineer on the Powertrain Data and Automation Team. Our team focuses on providing Test Automation solution to Powertrain R&D labs, Powertrain Manufacturing Automated test systems and provide data science and data engineering solutions across various departments in powertrain group. This position requires a talented engineer with passion and experience to develop and test electrical designs. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Good Knowledge of NI LabVIEW and NI Teststand concepts & programming.
Experienced in developing & maintaining intermediate level LabVIEW Applications.
Experienced with communication protocols like Automotive Ethernet, Serial Communication, CAN, LIN etc.,
Experienced in Data Acquisition & Handling NI Hardware and third-party Test Instruments.
Experienced in Functional Testing, End of Line Testing etc.,
Industrial testing/validation experience with power electronics components.
Experience in Design/Production workbench standards and practice.
Good software & hardware troubleshooting skills.
Basic knowledge of electrical & electronics circuits and components
Field(s) of study: Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program at an accredited university
Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of Veristand and HIL Testing
Basic understanding of AI tools, LLM, Python Automation frameworks is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and build automated test system for validation of power electronics components and systems
Develop, Maintain, and improve the automated test application for power electronic components.
Work with design engineer to troubleshoot issues during the validation.
Work closely with test labs to plan and track the validation progress.
Document the test results and improvement suggestions.
Responsible to design & develop the ATW (Automated Test Equipment)
Responsible to design & develop the test application using NI LabVIEW, Python, or other test automation tools
Analyze and utilize test equipment such as data acquisition devices, power supplies, transducers, I/O devices, and other hardware to meet test requirements
Responsible to make bench setup for manual test & automated test system based on test requirements, maintain & troubleshoot if any issues arise
Assist with developing test cases/plans based on requirements
Contribute to creating documentation during any stage of product development
Collaborate with multiple teams to meet project deadlines

Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.
The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

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