Intern, Power Electronics Test Engineer, Summer 2026

This internship position will be with the Power Electronics Test & Validation group. This position requires a talented engineer with passion and experience to ideate and create an accelerated durability test. 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.    
 
Role/Responsibilities: 

• Define and perform electrical power electronics verification testing and analysis from PCBA to system level 
• Work on power electronics system design trades and develop test requirements 
• Work with multidisciplinary teams of hardware and software design to test and verify the new power electronics hardware for our new vehicle platform 
• Analysis the root-cause of the power electronics system and drive R&D activities independently 
• Test, debug and trouble-shooting power electronics system 
• Conduct the verification and validation tests for power electronics systems, ensuring compliance with industry and requirements  

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Solid understanding of power electronics fundamentals 
• Strong understanding and knowledge to review schematic, PCB designs, calculation and simulation of power electronics converters 
• Strong hands-on and trouble-shooting skills in testing and verifications of power electronics systems, including the use of lab equipment (battery simulators, power supplies, E-loads, scope, etc.) 
• Capability to analysis the root-cause of the power electronics system and drive R&D activities independently 

Education: 

• Field(s) of study: Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or related fields    
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program focused on Power Electronics at an accredited university 
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS)   

Program Information:  

• Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules.  

• Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs. 

• Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work. 

• Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $35 to $51 (subject to changes). 

• Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis.  

• Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.   

• Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check.  

• Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen.  

• Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time. 

• Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.