Sr. Engineer, Rechargeable Energy Storage System Safety - Newark, United States - Lucid Motors

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Sr. Engineer, Rechargeable Energy Storage System Safety

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At 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 RESS safety engineer to join our High Voltage (HV) Systems and Architectures Team. This position requires an experienced professional of a solid understanding of HV battery systems with more focus on safety. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination.

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.

Required
Identify all regulatory and standard requirements associated with RESS safety for different markets.
Own and develop the RESS abuse/safety validation test plan.
Track RESS design changes during prototype and serial life phases.
Support the battery test team in building design of experiments (DOEs) to acquire high-quality informative data.

Monitor the planning of RESS testing, data acquisition, and database organization to ensure that the RESS validations are delivered in a timely manner with respect to project milestones.

Analyze the abuse test data and effectively communicate the key RESS performance parameters (hazard level, propagation rate, short circuit currents, heat release rate, etc.).

Work closely with the multiple cross-functional teams.
Support the battery test team with locating new test equipment and planning future expansion of Lucid battery testing capabilities.
Contribute to creating a documentation system for specifications and project test results.
Capable of performing domestic and international travel to supervise or contribute to abuse testing, expert committee, and/or field investigations.
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in RESS safety and/or automotive industry.
Solid understanding of basics and fundamentals of mechanical, electrical and systems engineering.
Solid understanding of RESS technology (from battery cell level to system level) and high voltage safety.
Strong understanding of thermal runaway phenomenon, failure propagation/cascading failure and prevention, and thermal runaway detection methods/strategies.
Experience in designing state of the art experiments (beyond regulatory and standard battery tests).
Experience in reviewing and analysis of large test data sets.
Excellent in using analytical and numerical tools to analyze the data (mathematical methods, MATLAB, Python, etc.).
Experience performing or participating in DFMEA and PFMEA.
Excellent soft skills (communication, presentation, team-oriented attitude, etc.).
Ability to quickly comprehend complex systems, identify problems and effectively coordinate an action plan to drive decisions.
Ability to solve open-ended engineering problems using systems level thinking.
A detail-oriented personality with solid documentation and reporting skills.
Ownership mindset, enthusiasm, and a collaborative spirit.
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced startup environment with frequent prioritization adjustments.
Preferred
Knowledge of abuse test standards and regulations:

SAE, UL, IEC, GB, UN38.3, etc.
Capable of performing RESS teardowns and post mortem analysis.
Experience with performing root cause analysis (i.e., 5whys, 8D, FTA, etc.).
Experience working with high-voltage, high current systems (power supplies, batteries, etc.).
Experience with CAD in at least one professional 3D CAD package, preferably Catia with the ability to generate drawings.
A history of working independently with limited oversight or input once a base understanding has been established.
Experience of basic fabrication and ability to communicate effectively with machine shop staff.
An ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.
Experience with automated requirements management tools (e.g., JAMA, Cameo, Polarion, etc.).
Experience with Atlassian Software (JIRA, Confluence).
Education
BS (and preferably MS or PhD) in a relevant engineering discipline.
Salary 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.

Additional Compensation and Benefits :

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k.

The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

(Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)
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