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HV Battery Test Technician

7 days ago

Full time role

In-person · Newark, CA, US... more

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 an HV Battery Test Technician to join our world-class team. This position requires an experienced professional with hands-on experience of all aspects of battery testing. 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.

The Role:

· Willing to work combination of early and late shifts to provide extended test support coverage, occasional travel for offsite testing

· Support delivery of Battery Safety and Abuse testing at cell, module and pack level

· Work closely with Test Engineering team to optimize capability and deliver high quality test results.

· Operate test chambers and manage test site safety to deliver thermal runaway, thermal propagation, and electrical abuse tests.

· Perform basic electrical testing and diagnostics, including multimeter use, CAN development tools, and HV PPE proficiency

· Support standard and exploratory battery abuse tests according to specifications defined in conjunction with the engineering team.

· Work with others in a cross functional environment and follow written and verbal instructions.

· Maintain a safe and clean working environment and speak up against unsafe practices.

· Identify areas of test process improvement, designing and ordering tools and equipment to continuously improve the lab.

Qualifications:

· At least 3 years of experience as a degreed technician (AA or equivalent ASE certification)

· Excellent attention to detail while following instructions.

· Expert at using hand tools.

· Experience using electrical test equipment such as multimeter and resistance tester.

· Basic knowledge and proper handling of battery cells.

· Familiarity with the safety aspects of HV batteries and battery testing.

· Working knowledge of Excel and Word programs.

Advantageous:

· Familiar with electrical schematics

· High voltage certification

· Experience using HV PPE equipment such as HV Gloves

· Familiarity with automotive HV batteries

· Working knowledge of CAN communication

· Test equipment maintenance and repair

Compensation 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 (hourly)

$39—$54 USD

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