Sr. Power Electronics Simulation Engineer, Plant Modeling & SW Tools

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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 an Sr. Power Electronics Engineer, Plant Modeling & Software Tools. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role

• Work with cross-function team to identify power electronics plant model requirements for MIL/SIL/PIL/HIL/System Integration testing
• Own the development of lumped or detailed switching behavior for HV components such as motors, inverter, charger, AC/DC or DC/DC converters
• Own the development of lumped or detail thermal models for power electronics components to validate software behavior under different usage scenarios
• Work closely with the testing team to develop and document experiments to acquire data for model creation and validation
• Develop and utilize computer simulations (Matlab/Simulink, SiL) to aid in testing of new algorithms, modifications, or corner-case events
• Aid in conversion of high-fidelity switching models to FPGA for real-time software testing
• ·Document and track modeling issues as appropriate. Participate in triaging of model issues with various teams to drive towards root cause identification and resolution
• Implement modeling best practices to accelerate development and improve fidelity of models, including runtime performance optimization, model verification and validation
• Work with integration to design and build test benches to test and validate high voltage systems
• Deploy PE models on the test benches and verify system behavior
• Troubleshoot various systems and ECUs using lab and measurement equipment including power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters as well as tools such as Vector CANoe, CANalyzer etc.
• Work with Test managers to configure test setups and test runs according to test plan
• Aid and support tests activities at various levels of SW integration
• Help with scalability of model and system for upcoming products
• Participate in the design of a world-class engineering effort to bring electric vehicles to a new level of refinement

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience using real time HIL systems
• 5+ years’ experience with electrified powertrains
• 5+ years’ experience with Power Electronics topologies
• 2+ years of experience HV components such as 3-phase inverters, AC/DC or DC/DC converters and chargers
• 2+ years’ experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, UDS, and related tools to measure and command signals, though scripting or otherwise

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to follow circuit schematics and PCB layout drawings
• Good understanding of MIL/SIL/PIL/HIL simulation methodologies
• Experience with revision control tools, such as Git or similar
• Willingness to learn new tools and modeling method

Education Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Power Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical engineering
• Ph.D. preferred

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.Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols  At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details. Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team. To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.