Sr. Test Engineer (Inverter)

The role

The Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer – Inverter will develop, launch, and sustain automated test systems for electric traction inverter manufacturing lines. This role focuses on in-process and end-of-line testing to ensure functional performance, safety, efficiency, and reliability.

What you will do

• Review and approve inverter test specifications and change requests.
• Analyze test sequences, limits, cycle time, process flow, and failure-mode handling.
• Design and own test system hardware including layout, cabinet design, and HV/LV routing.
• Develop modular and scalable test applications with operator interfaces.
• Implement databases to manage test parameters, results, and traceability.
• Define DUT handling, fixturing, and electrical/mechanical interfaces.
• Collaborate with controls engineers to integrate test applications with station PLCs and load systems.
• Lead sourcing, RFQs, supplier selection, and technical oversight for external equipment.
• Develop and execute commissioning and validation plans.
• Launch inverter test systems into production and provide on-floor support.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Controls Systems Engineering, Electrical and Controls Engineering, or Automation and Control Engineering
• At least 5 years of professional experience
• 5~8 years of experience developing and launching automated test equipment in high-volume manufacturing environments
• Direct experience testing EV traction inverters or high-power power electronics in a manufacturing or production setting
• Strong understanding of inverter architectures, power stages, gate drivers, DC-link capacitors, current sensing, and thermal management
• Hands-on experience with inverter EOL and in-process testing such as functional power testing, PWM validation, phase current measurement, switching performance, efficiency testing, isolation resistanc
• Detailed knowledge of high-voltage and high-current electrical components, connectors, cables, shielding, and grounding best practices
• Ability to design electrical schematics using AutoCAD, EPLAN, or equivalent tools
• Experience developing test hardware using National Instruments platforms such as PXI, cDAQ, or cRIO
• Strong software development experience with NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment such as power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes, DMMs, power analyzers, and inverter or power electronics diagnostic tools

Nice to have

• Experience interfacing test systems with PLCs and industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP or OPC-UA

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• Salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid is creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. The company uses proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture to build award-winning vehicles.