Staff Diagnostic Control Systems Engineer

Lucid Motors • Southfield, MI

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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 Staff Diagnostic Control Systems Engineer to join our team of innovators pushing the boundaries of electric vehicle technology. This position requires an experienced professional who will work with controls engineers to architect, specify and test diagnostics functionalities across vehicle systems. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her 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

• 5+ years of experience with embedded control systems
• 3+ Experience in automotive diagnostics, fault detection, and fault handling.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with system level bring-up and calibration of diagnostic functions
• Strong background of system design, implementation, testing and maintenance
• Expert knowledge in controls algorithm design and implementation
• Expert knowledge of model-based design using Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow and good understanding of C/C++
• Solid understanding of diagnostic architecture
• Experience with industry standard requirements and agile development tools such as CAMEO, JAMA, JIRA, Git, Confluence
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively.
• Strong debugging skills and a creative, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• BS (MS preferred), in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or other related fields

Nice To Haves

• Experience in OBD II Common understanding of ISO 26262 and Autosar
• Experience in designing controllers for electric vehicle systems
• Experience with tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of diagnostic functions at the ECU level to detect, isolate, and manage system faults.
• Develop and maintain robust diagnostic strategies for complex mechatronic and electronic systems
• Conduct system-level analysis and fault injection testing to assess safety criticality, FTTI, robustness, and failure impacts using simulations and sub-system HIL testing.
• Lead FMEA activities for software features and hardware functions to identify and address gaps in diagnostic coverage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate use cases, FMEAs, simulations, and DV/PV needs into diagnostic system requirements and implementation plans.
• Work with the Functional Safety team to define and architect functions that meet requirements derived from the Safety process according to ISO26262
• Partner with the Service team to define part replacement strategies and ensure efficient fault recovery.
• Utilize diagnostic services (UDS) on Ethernet, CAN and LIN for fault reporting, diagnostic data communication and diagnostic routines.
• Support Diagnostic System Engineers in authoring diagnostic data using CANdela Studio.
• Develop functional and software diagnostic requirements for model based and hand code software implementation
• Conduct and participate in design reviews to ensure diagnostic integrity across systems.
• Develop test plans and test cases to validate diagnostic performance at both ECU and system integration levels.
• Identify, document and aid in root causing and fixing bugs related to diagnostics software and calibration.
• Ensure compliance with AUTOSAR diagnostic standards by collaborating with platform and architecture teams.
• Contribute to building a world-class electric vehicle platform with exceptional engineering precision.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees