Electrical Engineer II

Candidates must be based in or near the San Francisco Bay Area, CA.

Job Title: Electrical Engineer II Power Electronics

Location: 100% Onsite Fremont, CA
Employment Type: Contract
Industry: Automotive / Electric Vehicles
Department: Engineering & IT Powertrain Engineering Operations

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Electrical Engineer II with 3 5 years of experience in power electronics testing, validation , and technical project management within the automotive industry. This role will be part of the Powertrain Engineering Operations team at Lucid, contributing to a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams to develop and maintain Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) for power electronics systems.
• Develop comprehensive documentation including technical reports , test plans , validation results , and risk assessments .
• Track and manage program timelines across multiple projects to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Plan and schedule outsourced testing activities to align with project milestones.
• Collaborate with Prototype Builds , Global Supply Management , suppliers , and vendors to source components and manage manufacturing services.
• Work closely with Lucid in-house test labs to drive testing and validation progress.
• Support verification and validation testing ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards .
• Partner with the EHS team to maintain and improve lab safety.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (mandatory).
• PMP certification preferred.
• 3+ years of project management experience in the automotive industry , specifically in power electronics testing & validation .
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as battery simulators , AC/DC power supplies , and electronic loads .
• Proficiency in tools like Jira , Confluence , Microsoft Project , or 3DX .
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.

Top Skills:

• Power Electronics Testing & Validation
• Design Verification / Product Validation (DV/PV)
• Project Management in Automotive Domain
• Hands-on Lab Experience with Testing Tools
• Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or 3DX
• DVP&R, Risk Management, Documentation

Candidate Profile:

• 3 5 years total experience in engineering roles related to power electronics
• Strong background in technical project execution
• Previous experience in electric vehicle or automotive projects preferred
• Able to work 100% onsite in a fast-paced, collaborative environment