Sr. Field Quality Engineer - Powertrain

Lucid Motors
Phoenix
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Root cause analysis","Problem-solving","Cross-functional collaboration","Risk prioritization","Technical communication"]

Serve as the technical owner for customer-facing powertrain quality issues across electric drive units, motors, inverters, transmissions, high-voltage power delivery, and thermal systems. Lead end-to-end field investigations using warranty claims, diagnostic trouble codes, vehicle logs, telematics, returned components, and engineering analysis to identify root cause and drive permanent corrective actions. Partner cross-functionally to validate fixes and reduce repeat failures as the EV fleet grows.

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Sr. Field Quality Engineer - Powertrain

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Job Summary

Serve as the technical owner for customer-facing powertrain quality issues across electric drive units, motors, inverters, transmissions, high-voltage power delivery, and thermal systems. Lead end-to-end field investigations using warranty claims, diagnostic trouble codes, vehicle logs, telematics, returned components, and engineering analysis to identify root cause and drive permanent corrective actions. Partner cross-functionally to validate fixes and reduce repeat failures as the EV fleet grows.
Location: Phoenix
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead end-to-end investigations of customer-facing powertrain concerns and determine the technical path from initial signal through documented root cause.
  • •Use diagnostics, vehicle data, component analysis, testing, and engineering evidence to separate root causes from symptoms and recommend corrective actions.
  • •Drive permanent solutions across design, embedded controls, calibration, manufacturing processes, supplier controls, service diagnostics, and repair procedures, ensuring containment is followed by validated prevention.
  • •Analyze warranty claims, diagnostic trouble codes, service repairs, telematics, vehicle logs, parts returns, and customer feedback to identify emerging failure modes and prioritize technical response.
  • •Coordinate Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supplier Quality, Reliability, Service, Diagnostic Engineering, Warranty Engineering, and Field Operations to maintain clear ownership and timely closure of powertrain issues.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionPaid Leave401kEquityAnnual Bonus

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of experience in electric vehicle powertrain engineering, field quality, product quality, reliability, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, validation engineering, or a related discipline.
  • •Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • •Experience resolving customer-facing EV powertrain issues involving electric drive units, traction motors, inverters, gearboxes, high-voltage interfaces, or cooling/lubrication systems.
  • •Experience leading structured root cause investigations and driving corrective actions through validated closure.
  • •Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position.
Experience:5+ yearsElectric vehiclesEV powertrainAutomotiveField qualityProduct qualityReliabilityManufacturingSupplier qualityValidation engineering
Education:Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field
Skills:Root cause analysisProblem-solvingCross-functional collaborationRisk prioritizationTechnical communication
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Electric drive unitsMotorsInvertersTransmissionsHigh-voltage power deliveryThermal systemsWarranty claimsDiagnostic trouble codesVehicle logsTelematicsCAN dataData logging toolsReturned componentsVehicle inspectionsEngineering analysisSupplier evaluations8DRCCAFault Tree AnalysisFishbone Analysis

Company Brief

Lucid Motors
Designs, engineers, and manufactures luxury electric vehicles and related charging and energy solutions, focusing on high-performance, long-range EVs and advanced vehicle technology for premium consumers.
Industry: Electric Vehicles
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Newark, California, United States
Founded: 2007
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