Sr. Vehicle Dynamics Technician

Lucid Motors•Newark, CA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for a Sr. Vehicle Dynamics Technician to help develop a state-of-the-art electric vehicle with a passionate team. Our ideal candidate understands vehicle suspension, steering and brake systems—preferably with motorsport or dynamics tuning experience. The Role Support preparation, component upgrades, and maintenance of vehicle dynamics prototype fleet Perform and streamline component swaps (springs, stabilizer bars, dampers, bushings, etc.) during tuning sessions Collaborate with development team to deliver world-class ride and handling attributes Travel and/or transport vehicles to test tracks around the country, including proving grounds, winter test, press events, and racetracks Install robust data acquisition systems on prototype vehicles: accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, pressure transducers, CAN, etc. Troubleshoot and document mechanical and electric issues, including fabrication where necessary Drive vehicles to evaluate vehicle health status, test features Create and develop service and maintenance documents (service manual procedure, containments, etc.) Critical thinking skills without instruction manuals or workbooks

Requirements

Automotive technician degree or equivalent work experience
Proven record of innovation and problem solving
Experience with high-performance or luxury vehicles
Ability to travel (40-50%)
Must own a professional automotive toolbox
Available to work overtime, evenings, and weekends when needed
Technical and mechanical skill-set
Proficient with hand and power tools
Able to handle numerous ambiguity projects simultaneously with ease
Extremely high attention to safety and details
Proof of excellence in your past position
Experience using electrical test equipment
Team player, willing to learn and have a positive attitude
Wire harness building (soldering, crimping, splicing) etc.

Nice To Haves

Motorsport background
Working knowledge of CAN, electronics, and data logging
Fabrication/Welding skills
Understanding of high-voltage vehicle systems

Responsibilities

Support preparation, component upgrades, and maintenance of vehicle dynamics prototype fleet
Perform and streamline component swaps (springs, stabilizer bars, dampers, bushings, etc.) during tuning sessions
Collaborate with development team to deliver world-class ride and handling attributes
Travel and/or transport vehicles to test tracks around the country, including proving grounds, winter test, press events, and racetracks
Install robust data acquisition systems on prototype vehicles: accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, pressure transducers, CAN, etc.
Troubleshoot and document mechanical and electric issues, including fabrication where necessary
Drive vehicles to evaluate vehicle health status, test features
Create and develop service and maintenance documents (service manual procedure, containments, etc.)
Critical thinking skills without instruction manuals or workbooks