Technician, Vehicle Dynamics

Number of employees

4800

Newark, CA, United States

Posted on: 2022-11-09

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.  

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 a Vehicle Dynamics Technician to help develop a state-of-the-art electric vehicle with a passionate team. Our ideal candidate understands vehicle suspension, steering and brake systems—preferably with motorsport or dynamics tuning experience. 

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.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols  
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
 
Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
 
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not 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. 

The Role

  • Support preparation, component upgrades, and maintenance of vehicle dynamics prototype fleet
  • Perform and streamline component swaps (springs, stabilizer bars, dampers, bushings, etc.) during tuning sessions
  • Collaborate with development team to deliver world-class ride and handling attributes
  • Travel and/or transport vehicles to test tracks around the country, including proving grounds, winter test, press events, and racetracks
  • Install robust data acquisition systems on prototype vehicles: accelerometers, strain gauges, thermocouples, pressure transducers, CAN, etc.
  • Troubleshoot and document mechanical and electric issues, including fabrication where necessary
  • Drive vehicles to evaluate vehicle health status, test features
  • Create and develop service and maintenance documents (service manual procedure, containments, etc.)
  • Critical thinking skills without instruction manuals or workbooks
  • Qualifications

  • Automotive technician degree or equivalent work experience
  • Proven record of innovation and problem solving
  • Experience with high-performance or luxury vehicles
  • Ability to travel (30-40%)
  • Own a professional automotive toolbox
  • Available to work overtime, evenings, and weekends when needed
  • Technical and mechanical skill-set
  • Proficient with hand and power tools
  • Able to handle numerous ambiguity projects simultaneously with ease
  • Extremely high attention to safety and details
  • Proof of excellence in your past position
  • Experience using electrical test equipment
  • Advantageous

  • Motorsport background
  • Working knowledge of CAN, electronics, and data logging
  • Fabrication skills
  • Understanding of high-voltage vehicle systems
  • Wire harness building (soldering, crimping, splicing) etc. 
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