Staff Engineer, Powertrain Reliability

Responsibilities

Reliability Strategy & Technical Leadership

• Own and define the reliability strategy for drive unit systems across development, validation, production, and field.
• Establish and govern test methods, mission profiles, damage models, and reliability metrics aligned with real‑world duty cycles.
• Serve as a technical authority for Drive Unit reliability, failure mechanisms, and durability performance.

Test Methods & Validation

• Develop, standardize, and continuously improve test methodologies for mechanical, thermal, environmental, and endurance validation.
• Ensure test coverage is sufficient to demonstrate reliability targets for DV/PV, SOP, and sustained production.
• Guide accelerated life testing, power cycling, and system‑level durability assessments.

Data Analysis & Failure Investigation

• Lead analysis of test, field, and warranty data to identify trends, failure modes, and systemic risks.
• Drive root cause investigations for critical field issues and QUALs, including support for Product Working Safety Group and functional safety reviews.
• Apply advanced reliability techniques such as FMEA, Weibull/statistical analysis, and physics‑of‑failure methods.

Cross‑Functional & Supplier Engagement

• Partner closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Suppliers to influence robust design and validation decisions.
• Provide reliability guidance during DFMEA, DRs, and change control processes.
• Engage suppliers and external test labs to align on assumptions, inputs, and validation approaches.

Governance, Mentorship & Continuous Improvement

• Represent reliability in Reliability Council, drive unit governance forums, and technical reviews.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers; elevate reliability capability across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement of reliability processes, test efficiency, and knowledge reuse.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in reliability engineering, test methods, or durability validation for electromechanical systems.
• Deep understanding of Drive Unit sub systems, Motors, Inverter, Power Electronics and Gearboxes
• Proven experience defining and executing reliability test strategies at the system level.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in FMEA, Weibull analysis, ALT, and field data correlation.

Preferred

• electric vehicle powertrains, drive units, or high‑performance automotive systems.
• Familiarity with automotive reliability standards, validation practices, and functional safety interfaces

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional technical initiatives and influence without authority.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical topics to varied audiences.

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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.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

• $166,500
• $244,200 USD

& Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive

benefits package

including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity

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