Sr. Power Electronics Engineer, Magnetics

at Lucid Motors

Location

Newark, CA

Compensation

$144k–$198k USD

Type

full time

Posted

2 days ago

Market range · function + seniority

$188k—$225k—$272k

p25 · target · p75 · n=800

Posted $198k · in the market band

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Job description

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 looking for a Magnetics Design Engineer to lead the development of custom magnetic components for high-frequency power converters used in electric vehicle applications. This role requires full lifecycle ownership from specification through design, prototyping, validation, and transition to high-volume manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in magnetics design, a solid grasp of power electronics converter architecture, and hands-on experience optimizing inductors and transformers for performance and manufacturability. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and familiarity with design for manufacturing, WCCA, and DFMEA are essential.

The Role: Analysis and design trade-off studies of magnetics in the power converters.

Work closely with power electronics and mechanical to develop magnetics design for power converter (inductor, transformer).
Start to finish ownership of magnetic components – from specification to design, prototype, testing, validation, and high-volume manufacturing.
Work with manufacturing team to ensure efficient and high-yield production of the power converter.

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of power electronics converters and magnetics design for high frequency applications.
Hands-on hardware experience in custom magnetics design for power electronics.
Good understanding of power conversion topologies and control strategies, switching device characteristics and losses, gate driving circuit design, magnetics, capacitors etc.
Experience in PCB layout.
Proficiency with lab equipment (Oscilloscopes, Network analyzers, Signal Generators etc.)
Experience with Design for Manufacturing, WCCA and DFMEA

Advantageous:

Familiar with magnetics simulation tools (Ansys)
Familiar with schematic capture and circuit simulation tools
Familiar with electromagnetic compatibility
Familiar with environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for automotive applications
Experience in planar magnetics/OCB winding design is a plus

Education Requirements:

BS/MS degree in Electrical Engineering. PhD preferred.

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.

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.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$144,000—$198,000 USD

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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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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