Engineer II, Battery Cell Performance

Newark, CAfull timeOn Site

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Lucidmotors Engineer II, Battery Cell Performance at Lucidmotors focuses on optimizing battery cell performance for EV usage scenarios. The role involves developing test plans, leading failure mode analyses, and collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

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

Qualification

Strong data analysis capabilityExperience with cylindricalAt Lucid

Required

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

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