Hiring: Staff Engineer, Powertrain Reliability Company: Lucid Motors Location: Newark, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:35:18 About the job Experience: •8+ years of experience in reliability engineering, test methods, or durability validation for electromechanical systems. Required Skills: •Reliability Strategy & Technical Leadership •Own and define the reliability strategy for drive unit systems across development, validation, production, and field. •Establish and govern test methods, mission profiles, damage models, and reliability metrics aligned with real‑world duty cycles. •Serve as a technical authority for Drive Unit reliability, failure mechanisms, and durability performance. •Develop, standardize, and continuously improve test methodologies for mechanical, thermal, environmental, and endurance validation. •Ensure test coverage is sufficient to demonstrate reliability targets for DV/PV, SOP, and sustained production. •Guide accelerated life testing, power cycling, and system‑level durability assessments. •Lead analysis of test, field, and warranty data to identify trends, failure modes, and systemic risks. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. •Comprehensive expertise in Drive Unit sub systems, Motors, Inverter, Power Electronics and Gearboxes •Proven experience defining and executing reliability test strategies at the system level. •Strong analytical skills with experience in FMEA, Weibull analysis, ALT, and field data correlation. •Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional technical initiatives and influence without authority. •Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical topics to varied audiences. •Operational familiarity with automotive reliability standards, validation practices, and functional safety interfaces Compensation: •$166,500 - $244,200 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!