Test Engineer, Power Electronics Test & Validation

Lucid Motors•Newark, CA

9h•$117,100 - $161,040•Onsite

About The Position

Lucid Motors is seeking a Test Engineer for their Power Electronics Test & Validation team. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, demonstrate vigor and determination, and possess the ability to learn quickly and strive for perfection in a fast-paced environment. This role involves executing component- and system-level validation of power electronics hardware, building and maintaining test setups, and contributing to the development and execution of Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R) under the guidance of senior team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in power electronics development and testing preferred.
Solid understanding of power electronics fundamentals (switching topologies, magnetics, control loops, thermal behavior).
Good hands-on experience with hardware test and validation, including bench build-up and instrumentation.
Familiarity with various test equipment (force gauge, thermocouples, power supplies, multimeter, hi-pot tester, oscilloscopes, E-loads, DAQ).
Exposure to DVP&R creation and requirements-based test case development.
Knowledge of automotive and industrial environmental reliability requirements (GMW, ISO, IEC standards).
Working knowledge of high voltage safety practices and lab safety procedures.
Strong technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly.

Nice To Haves

Experience with test automation and data analysis (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB, or equivalent).
Experience with CAN communication and vehicle/bench-level diagnostic tools.
Experience testing HV automotive power conversion hardware in a lab or vehicle environment

Responsibilities

Execute component- and system-level verification and validation testing for power electronics products (on-board chargers, DC-DC converters, inverters, and related high voltage assemblies), ensuring compliance with internal requirements and industry standards.
Support the development, execution, and maintenance of DVP&Rs: draft test cases from requirements, track test status and coverage, log results, and report pass/fail against acceptance criteria.
Review electrical and mechanical schematics and create test cell layouts for instrumentation, low voltage, and high voltage circuitry.
Build, wire, and commission test benches including jigs and fixtures, instrumentation, harnessing, and data acquisition systems for performance and reliability evaluation.
Contribute to the definition of system-level test setups, including load profiles, thermal and environmental conditioning, and HV/LV interface configurations, working closely with the lead validation engineer.
Perform hands-on testing and troubleshooting using lab equipment (battery simulators, power supplies, E-loads, oscilloscopes, current probes, power analyzers, thermal chambers, DAQ systems).
Support root-cause investigation of test failures and anomalies, capture supporting data, and escalate findings with clear technical summaries.
Process and analyze test data, generate plots and summary metrics, and author clear, well-organized test reports.
Maintain lab equipment, calibration records, test documentation, and safe HV lab practices.
Collaborate with design, systems, quality, and manufacturing teams to support issue resolution and design iterations.