Engineer II, Battery Cell Performance

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.

We are seeking a highly motivated Cell Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for cell engineering activities to support performance optimization of battery cells being introduced into Lucid’s products. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop and execute test plans to optimize cell performance (high power charge and discharge) for real world EV usage scenarios  

• Propose and lead failure mode analyses on battery cell usage in extreme conditions, explore innovative solutions to enhance the durability and reliability of the cell at different stages of life  

• Work with external suppliers to ensure products meet expected performance targets and specifications  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of battery cell into the vehicle  

• Evaluate and benchmark new battery cell technologies, explaining the key technology enablers in unlocking cell performance and quantifying the associated tradeoffs 

Qualifications 

• Strong documentation and communication skills to effectively convey findings and recommendations  

• Understanding of Li-ion battery working principles, electrochemistry  

• Data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making 

• Able to design comprehensive test plans to characterize battery performance and safety  

• Hands-on experience running cell tests on battery cells and operating in a glovebox 

• Strong data analysis capability 

Preferred  

• Working experience in EV battery industries and/or collaborating with Tier 1 cell suppliers  

• Experience with cylindrical, prismatic, and other commercial cell form factors  

• Experience in usage of Simulink for basic modeling and controls 

• Demonstrated ability to automate or streamline repetitive workflows, digital or physical 

Education 

•  Masters or Bachelors Degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience

 

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