Hardware Safety Analyst, Power Electronics

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 currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Systems Engineer with expertise in Power Electronics to join our team. If you are a proactive, highly motivated Systems Engineer with a passion for power electronics and a commitment to delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of electronic systems for electric vehicles and be part of a team dedicated to creating groundbreaking products.

The Role:

• Play a crucial role in the development, and enhancement of various electronic systems for electric vehicles.

• You will be at the forefront of cross-functional workstreams and system engineering activities, collaborating closely with hardware, software, mechanical, integration, and testing teams.

• As part of your role, you will conduct comprehensive hardware analysis, specially focusing on FMEDA(Failure Modes Effects and Diagnostic Analysis) for critical components including the Inverter, Charger, and BMS(Battery Management System), and DCDC converter

• Your responsibilities will entail thorough examination and assessment to ensure robustness and reliability in these systems, contributing to the enhancement of overall performance and safety standards.

• Be an integral part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding electronic products

• Analysis and HW trade-off studies of electrical architecture and diagnostic topologies

Qualifications:

• A background in electronics, and understanding of power electronics topologies(AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC)

• Good understanding of power conversion topologies and control strategies, switching device characteristics and losses, gate driving circuit design, magnetics, capacitors etc.

• Exceptional ability to quickly learn and adapt to daily tasks and processes.

• Well-developed team-work and interpersonal skills in a cross-functional environment

• Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions.

• Outstanding communication and reporting skills

• Have strong ethics, attention to detail and desire to create the very best product

• Excellent writing, verbal and organization skills

Preferred:

• In-depth understanding of electronics design and delivery processes, from concept to mass production.

• Knowledge of electric vehicle systems and their high-power applications and related requirements.

• Experience working power electronics solutions for Electric Vehicles(EVs)

• Knowledge of electrical hardware component failure modes, such as capacitor short, resistance drift, etc.

• Knowledge of Power electronics control topologies

• Proficiency in debugging and validation of power electronics systems.

• Knowledge of systems engineering approaches and techniques, including System V, FTA, FMEA and FMEDA processes

• Safety Expertise: knowledge of functional safety requirements as well as ISO26262 standard

Education:

• Bachelor's plus 5 years or Masters degree plus 3 years in electronic or electrical engineering.

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.

Salary 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 (Annual)

$123,200-$169,400 USD

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