REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in automation and controls engineering, ideally within automotive, powertrain, or battery testing domains.
• Strong expertise with Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens PLCs, HMIs, I/O modules, and drive systems.
• Hands-on experience programming and deploying industrial robotics (Fanuc experience preferred).
• Proficiency in PLC programming languages: Ladder Logic, Function Block, and Structured Text.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP, and IO-Link.
• Experience with higher-level programming languages (Python, C#, SQL) for test automation and data integration.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and commission automated test systems from concept to execution.
• Working knowledge of CAD tools (AutoCAD, CATIA) for system design.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing schedules, documentation, and cross-functional deliverables.
  Job Types: Full-time, Contract
  Pay: $65.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Experience:

• Expertise with Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs, HMIs, drives: 4 years (Preferred)
• Industrial robotics programming (Fanuc preferred): 5 years (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Profinet, Ethernet/IP, IO-Link protocols: 3 years (Preferred)
• Strong in PLC programming + Python/C#/SQL.: 3 years (Preferred)
• Developing battery or automation test systems: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Newark, CA 94560 (Required)

Work Location: In perso

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly skilled engineer to join our Powertrain Battery Development and Test team at Lucid. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement automation solutions that enable world-class battery testing, validation, and production processes. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our equipment and systems meet the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop automated test equipment and systems to support battery development, validation, and production.
• Collaborate with equipment suppliers to select control components and design electrical cabinets, power distribution systems, and cable management solutions.
• Program, configure, and integrate PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and industrial communication networks to support automated battery test operations.
• Establish standards for control systems, including hardware, software, safety, and maintenance procedures.
• Plan and execute multi-phase development strategies aligned with battery lifecycle stages (prototype, validation, and production).
• Partner with battery engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure automation systems align with product performance, testing requirements, and production scalability.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to integrate third-party equipment into Lucid’s battery test and development ecosystem.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance automation processes to improve test throughput, data accuracy, cost efficiency, and system reliability.