Role summary
The Senior Manufacturing Test Engineer – Drive Unit will play a lead role in developing, launching, and sustaining automated test systems for Lucid's electric Drive Unit manufacturing lines. This role is deeply embedded in high-volume EV powertrain production and focuses on end-of-line (EOL) and in-process testing of electric motors, inverters, and integrated Drive Unit assemblies. The engineer will partner closely with Design Engineering, Controls, Quality, Production, and external equipment suppliers to ensure robust, repeatable, and data-driven test solutions.
Responsibilities
- Review and approve Drive Unit test specifications and change requests from design engineering, acting as the manufacturing test authority for motor, inverter, and integrated DU validation
- Analyze and provide feedback on test sequences, limits, cycle time, process flow, and failure-mode handling for Drive Unit EOL and sub-assembly test stations
- Design and own test system hardware for Drive Unit testing, including system layout, cabinet and rack design, connectorization, HV/LV routing, shielding, grounding, and thermal considerations to support high-power EV components
- Develop modular and scalable test applications with clear operator interfaces for Drive Unit testing, including parameter management, test sequencing, fault messaging, and data logging
- Implement databases to manage Drive Unit test parameters, serial-level results, traceability, and correlation to manufacturing and quality systems
- Define DUT handling, fixturing, and electrical/mechanical interfaces for Drive Unit test stations, including HV safety interlocks and automated connection strategies
- Collaborate with Controls, Quality, Production, and external equipment suppliers to ensure robust, repeatable, and data-driven test solutions
- Lead sourcing, RFQs, supplier selection, build tracking, and technical oversight for externally supplied Drive Unit test equipment
- Develop and execute commissioning and validation plans for Drive Unit test systems, including GR&R, red-rabbit units, fault injection, and simulation of electrical, mechanical, and communication failures
- Launch Drive Unit test systems into production and provide on-floor support