Head of Charging

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Newark, CA
188K-314K Annually
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
The Head of Charging is responsible for leading the EV charging strategy and team, overseeing product vision for charging features, mentoring staff, conducting market analysis, and managing partnerships for charging solutions. The role requires technical expertise in charging technologies, interoperability standards, and data analytics for performance tracking of Lucid’s vehicle fleet.
Summary Generated by Built In
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 currently seeking a leader in Charging Infrastructure and Smart Energy Systems. This position requires an experienced engineering professional with a wide background and knowledge base in charging hardware and communications systems, EVSEs, CPOs, e-roaming platforms, V1/2G, stationary storage, home energy management systems, policy and marketing.
Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities:
• Lead EV charging strategy, direction, and team, working along multiple teams in a matrix organization with software, hardware and other disciplines such as UX and programs.  
• Lead product vision of all vehicle charging attributes and feature list including experience design, user emotion, physical and digital interaction.
• Build, mentor, and lead a team focusing on EV charging and smart energy products.
• Lead and conduct marketing, benchmarking data analysis, online research, UX studies for optimal, seamless charging experience.
• Lead strategic partnerships and operational initiatives for charging solutions with multiple charging networks and eMSP providers.
• Lead NACS integration with Tesla Supercharger network.
• Evaluate and lead decisions regarding charging solutions including in-house vs external charging solutions.
• Identify and track infrastructure trends, new systems/processes, upcoming standards, competitor benchmarking, and infrastructure utilization trends, and optimize EV charging experience accordingly.
• Track and analyze hardware, software, and backend requirements for current and next generation charging equipment ensuring compatibility with Lucid vehicles globally.
• Create product definitions and requirements for smart energy products including bi-directional systems for V2V, V2L, V2H and V2G.
• Ensure technical interoperability and regulatory compliance with charging infrastructure, standards, protocol requirements, and certifications.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive reporting and analytics program to track the performance of Lucid’s vehicle fleet and improve charging experience accordingly.


Qualifications:
•Strong technical background in charging technologies, communications protocols and networks
•Deep knowledge in charging standards in different regions of the world
•Experience in power electronics and system integration
•Strong understanding of power systems around the world
•Language proficiency in English
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

 

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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$188,100$313,500 USD

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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. 

 

Top Skills

Charging Hardware
Communications Systems
Cpos
Evses
The Company
HQ: Newark, CA
2,635 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.

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