Sr. Manufacturing Test Engineer - Drive Unit

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.

You Will:

• 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 during ramp, including tuning limits, improving robustness, and reducing false fails.
• Train maintenance and operations teams on Drive Unit test station operation, error recovery, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with factory data and analytics teams to enable Drive Unit test data visualization, yield tracking, and long‑term quality monitoring.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or Electrical and Electronic Engineering; and at least 5 years of professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience developing and launching automated test equipment in high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Direct experience testing EV Drive Unit components such as electric motors, inverters, or integrated motor‑gearbox assemblies.
• Strong understanding of high‑voltage and high‑current EV systems, including insulation resistance, hipot, functional power testing, and safety requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with Drive Unit EOL testing such as motor spin tests, inverter functional tests, resolver/encoder validation, phase resistance, back‑EMF, torque or speed verification, and dyno‑based testing.
• Detailed knowledge of electrical and electronic components, HV/LV connectors, cables, shielding, and grounding best practices.
• Ability to design electrical schematics using AutoCAD, EPLAN, or equivalent tools.
• Experience developing test hardware using National Instruments platforms such as PXI, cDAQ, or cRIO.
• Strong software development experience with NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Python, MATLAB, or similar tools used in manufacturing test environments.
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN‑FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, DMMs, power analyzers, and motor/inverter diagnostic tools.
• Experience interfacing test systems with PLCs and industrial networks such as Ethernet/IP or OPC‑UA is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple test stations, suppliers, and launch timelines in parallel.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, production, quality, and external suppliers.