Sr. Prototype Technician, Prototype Build Vehicle Test & Integration

Lucid Motors
Coolidge, AZ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with automotive testing experience working in a fast-paced EV development environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with automotive testing experience and a safety-first mindset
    — “Strong attention to detail, safety mindset, and ability to work in a fast-paced test environment.
  • Individuals who thrive in hands-on, physically demanding roles with clear documentation needs
    — “Document and report test observations, vehicle concerns, failures, and anomalies
  • Professionals with a background in EV or battery validation programs
    — “Experience supporting EV, battery, charging, thermal, or vehicle validation programs.

Things to consider

  • Requires physical stamina for long hours of standing and walking on hard surfaces
    — “Standing and Walking: Ability to stand and walk for 8–12 hours per shift on hard surfaces in a production environment.
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle repetitive motions and manual tasks
    — “Repetitive Motions: Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movements for tasks such as fastening, positioning, and installing.
  • This role is not ideal for those with limited driving experience or mobility constraints
    — “5 years of Driving experience

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with test data collection and validation using telemetry systems
    — “Collect, validate, and organize vehicle test data from data loggers, telemetry systems
  • Emphasize ability to communicate technical issues clearly to cross-functional teams
    — “Ability to summarize technical issues clearly for engineering and operations teams.
  • Showcase hands-on experience with vehicle diagnostics and instrumentation checks
    — “Instrumentation checks, and vehicle staging.
  • Demonstrate familiarity with CAN tools and diagnostic software in your resume
    — “Familiarity with CAN tools, diagnostic software, telemetry systems
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • supporting automotive prototype vehicle development
  • assisting with test track operations
  • producing high-quality data for engineering decisions
Typical background
test technicianengineerconstruction engineer

Skills & requirements

Required

Test Track OperationsVehicle TestingData Analysis

Preferred

Test EngineeringConstruction EngineeringTest Driving

About the role

Original posting from Lucid Motors via Greenhouse

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. 

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

The Test Technician supports automotive prototype vehicle development by assisting with test track operations, vehicle testing activities, and data analysis. This role works closely with engineers, drivers, and program teams to ensure prototype vehicles are tested safely, accurately, and efficiently while producing high-quality data to support engineering decisions. 

Role:

Test Track Support, Testing Support, Data Analytics Support 

Reports to the Manager of Engineering Operations 

This role is required to support the increased test load and increased test track expansion 

Key Performance Indicators will be generated for this role and consist of data reported along with project completion 

This position is a rare opportunity. This person will be exposed to various types of growth paths offering integration chances with test engineers, construction engineers, test drivers and multiple other groups. 

Responsibilities:

Test Track Support: Prepare prototype vehicles for daily test track activities, including pre-test inspections, charging readiness, instrumentation checks, and vehicle staging. 

Test Track Support: Monitor on-track activities and support safe test operations by identifying vehicle concerns, hazards, or deviations from approved test procedures 

Test Track Support: Coordinate vehicle movement, test asset setup, and track scheduling support to help engineering teams execute test plans efficiently 

Test Support: Document and report test observations, vehicle concerns, failures, and anomalies, then communicate findings to engineering teams for investigation and resolution. 

Test Support: Execute vehicle test procedures according to engineering requirements, including durability, performance, thermal, charging, ride and handling, and validation testing. 

Data Analytics Support: Collect, validate, and organize vehicle test data from data loggers, telemetry systems, diagnostic tools, and test reports to ensure data integrity and traceability. 

Data Analytics Support: Support testing databases and generating reports that support prototype development, root-cause investigations, and program readiness assessments. 

Qualifications:

Strong attention to detail, safety mindset, and ability to work in a fast-paced test environment. 

Ability to summarize technical issues clearly for engineering and operations teams. 

Clean MVR 

5 years of Driving experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with prototype vehicles, automotive testing, vehicle diagnostics, or validation activities. 

Associate degree in Automotive Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience. 

Experience supporting EV, battery, charging, thermal, or vehicle validation programs. 

Familiarity with CAN tools, diagnostic software, telemetry systems, and Microsoft Excel. 

Proving Grounds/ Test driving experience 

Extended Time Driving: Ability to stay in the driver’s seat for 2-4 hours at time 

Standing and Walking:  Ability to stand and walk for 8–12 hours per shift on hard surfaces in a production environment. 

Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands for handling tools, assembling components, and operating machinery. Requires fine motor skills and grip strength. 

Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing 10–50 lbs. regularly; occasional lifting up to 75 lbs. with assistance. 

Reaching and Bending: Routine reaching above shoulders, bending, and twisting waist, and squatting as part of process and tasks. 

Repetitive Motions: Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movements for tasks such as fastening, positioning, and installing. 

Climbing: Occasional use of steps to access different height level areas. 

PPE Expectations: Must wear required PPE (safety shoes, gloves, protective sleeves, eye and hearing protection) as per company safety standards. 

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.Compensation 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 (hourly)$35—$48 USD

Compensation & 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: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations. 

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. 

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

Source: Lucid Motors careers (Greenhouse)

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