Sr. Instrumentation Technician, Vehicle Test

Overview

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr Instrumentation Technician, Vehicle Test for the Vehicle Development team. The mission is to lead the planning and execution of vehicle-level development tests to ensure a quality product that meets customer needs. This role requires experience preparing vehicles and instrumentation for testing early-stage electric vehicle prototypes as well as production-ready vehicles.

• Instrumentation support for testing: plan, setup and execute instrumentation load outs for all vehicle test requests submitted by engineers both internal and external to the department. Collaborate with engineers to execute instrumentation load outs. Develop instrumentation, DAQ capability and workflows within the team to meet engineering requirements. Coordinate orders/purchases for required equipment or instrumentation. Coordinate troubleshooting and resolution of issues on test vehicles.
  
  Manage the cloud database for all data with metadata for all teams to enable fast and easy access to test data. Coordinate and manage the inspection, service, and readiness of the Vehicle Test fleet vehicles. Support continual innovation (Kaizen) and keep up with new industry standards, tools, or equipment for evolving testing requirements. Travel and support all test trips domestically and internationally as required.
• Inventory & Calibration of equipment: support inventory (instrumentation asset tracking & QR code scanning), stocking, and maintenance (Kanban) of all instrumentation equipment & tools. Support the Calibration and Maintenance process for all test equipment. Ensure equipment calibration results and maintenance logs are documented and published clearly and timely.
• People management, process improvement and standards development: lead and mentor the team to execute vehicle test instrumentations and builds to qualify all vehicle trim levels and ensure readiness for production. Support hiring and build the team along with implementing Test Standards, Best Practices, 5S and Workflows as required.

• High School Diploma or technical school certification
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Automotive / aerospace / defense instrumentation experience
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, especially Electric Vehicle systems
• Strong tracking and reporting skills
• Strong knowledge of automotive testing, instrumentation/sensors, data acquisition systems and their applications
• Experience with custom wire harness building (soldering, crimping, splicing, routing) and developing custom mounting/routing solutions
• Experience preparing vehicles to achieve desired testing results
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Detail oriented and organized with good time management, scheduling and reporting abilities
• Ability to initiate and take ownership of projects
• Track record of establishing strong processes and work procedures

• Experience with vehicle testing on proving grounds and fleet drives
• Experience servicing/testing fully electric vehicles
• Experience or knowledge of DAQ systems such as Ipetronik, Dewesoft, Vector and National Instruments
• Experience with CAN/Ethernet data logging
• Motorsports background
• Licensed by an OEM/Supplier/professional authority to drive prototype test vehicles

Base Pay Range (Annual): $39.66—$54.52 USD

Additional Compensation and Benefits:
Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. Eligible for equity program and/or discretionary annual incentive program, subject to rules governing such programs.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing