Lucid Motors

Sr. Technician, Vehicle Dynamics

Newark, CA, US

In-personFull time roleSenior Level

About 2 months ago

About the Job

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

Qualifications

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%)
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

Advantageous

Motorsport background
Working knowledge of CAN, electronics, and data logging
Fabrication skills
Understanding of high-voltage vehicle systems
Wire harness building (soldering, crimping, splicing) etc.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Additional Compensation and 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. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$36—$50 USD

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About the Company

Lucid Motors

Newark, California, United States

501-1000

<p>Lucid Motors sets out to create a car that elevates the human experience and transcends the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. A car that is intuitive, liberating, and designed for all the ways people get around. Lucid Motors plans to lead in this new era of mobility by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own path.</p>