<div><div><strong>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</strong></div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div></div><p>We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Sr. Hardware Technician to join our Powertrain Quality team. In this role, you will support deep-dive failure investigations for powertrain components returned from the field, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and service teams. You will play a key role in identifying the root cause of failures, enabling rapid resolution of quality issues and continuous improvement in the powertrain system.</p><p><strong>You Will: </strong></p><ul><li>Perform teardown and detailed root cause analysis of returned or failed powertrain components (e.g., drive units, inverters, gearboxes, HV cables, battery packs, etc.)</li><li>Document findings in clear, data-driven reports including photos, failure modes, and conclusions</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with service, manufacturing, design engineering, and supplier teams to communicate root causes and contribute to corrective action plans</li><li>Maintain a clean and organized lab workspace and ensure traceability of components under investigation</li><li>Support containment and countermeasure validation activities through testing, inspection, and re-creation of failure modes</li><li>Analyze service data and warranty returns to prioritize issues and identify recurring trends</li><li>Contribute to field fix validation plans and monitor the effectiveness of implemented countermeasures</li><li>Assist in developing standard operating procedures for teardown and inspection processes</li><li>Occasionally travel to service centers or supplier sites to support on-site investigations or field campaigns</li></ul><p><strong>You Bring: </strong></p><ul><li>Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Technology preferred OR equivalent hands-on experience in powertrain systems</li><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in teardown, diagnostics, or quality-related roles in automotive, aerospace, or similar industries</li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to disassemble complex components with care and precision.</li><li>Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and service manuals</li><li>Solid understanding of electric powertrain systems including motors, inverters, HV battery systems, and driveline components</li><li>Experience using inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, multimeters, etc.) and root cause analysis methods (5-Why, Fishbone, etc.)</li><li>Excellent documentation and communication skills – both written and verbal</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple investigations concurrently</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working in an EV or automotive OEM environment</li><li>Familiarity with quality management systems (8D, PFMEA, Control Plans)</li><li>Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics tools and CAN bus communication</li><li>Previous experience with warranty data analysis or field failure trending</li><li>Proficiency in using PLM or defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira)</li><li>Hands-on experience with HV safety procedures and certification (preferred but not required)</li></ul><div>At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.</div><div><div><div><div><strong>Compensation Range</strong>: 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.</div><div> </div><div><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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.)</div></div><div>Base Pay Range (hourly)</div><div><span>$39</span><span>—</span><span>$54 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><p>By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div><div><strong>To all recruitment agencies</strong>: <em>Lucid Motors <strong>does not</strong> accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. </em></div><div> </div></div>

<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 &ndash; 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>

Sr. Hardware Technician, Powertrain Quality 

<div><div><strong>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</strong></div><div>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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div></div><p>We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Sr. Hardware Technician to join our Powertrain Quality team. In this role, you will support deep-dive failure investigations for powertrain components returned from the field, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality, and service teams. You will play a key role in identifying the root cause of failures, enabling rapid resolution of quality issues and continuous improvement in the powertrain system.</p><p><strong>You Will: </strong></p><ul><li>Perform teardown and detailed root cause analysis of returned or failed powertrain components (e.g., drive units, inverters, gearboxes, HV cables, battery packs, etc.)</li><li>Document findings in clear, data-driven reports including photos, failure modes, and conclusions</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with service, manufacturing, design engineering, and supplier teams to communicate root causes and contribute to corrective action plans</li><li>Maintain a clean and organized lab workspace and ensure traceability of components under investigation</li><li>Support containment and countermeasure validation activities through testing, inspection, and re-creation of failure modes</li><li>Analyze service data and warranty returns to prioritize issues and identify recurring trends</li><li>Contribute to field fix validation plans and monitor the effectiveness of implemented countermeasures</li><li>Assist in developing standard operating procedures for teardown and inspection processes</li><li>Occasionally travel to service centers or supplier sites to support on-site investigations or field campaigns</li></ul><p><strong>You Bring: </strong></p><ul><li>Associate degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Technology preferred OR equivalent hands-on experience in powertrain systems</li><li>High School Diploma or GED</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in teardown, diagnostics, or quality-related roles in automotive, aerospace, or similar industries</li><li>Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to disassemble complex components with care and precision.</li><li>Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and service manuals</li><li>Solid understanding of electric powertrain systems including motors, inverters, HV battery systems, and driveline components</li><li>Experience using inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, multimeters, etc.) and root cause analysis methods (5-Why, Fishbone, etc.)</li><li>Excellent documentation and communication skills – both written and verbal</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple investigations concurrently</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working in an EV or automotive OEM environment</li><li>Familiarity with quality management systems (8D, PFMEA, Control Plans)</li><li>Knowledge of vehicle diagnostics tools and CAN bus communication</li><li>Previous experience with warranty data analysis or field failure trending</li><li>Proficiency in using PLM or defect tracking systems (e.g., Jira)</li><li>Hands-on experience with HV safety procedures and certification (preferred but not required)</li></ul><div>At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.</div><div><div><div><div><strong>Compensation Range</strong>: 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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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. &nbsp;(Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)</div></div><div>Base Pay Range (hourly)</div><div><span>$39</span><span>—</span><span>$54 USD</span></div></div></div><div><div><p>By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div><div><strong>To all recruitment agencies</strong>: <em>Lucid Motors <strong>does not</strong> accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.&nbsp;</em></div><div>&nbsp;</div></div>

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