Intern, Power Electronics Engineer, Summer 2025

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Newark, CA
35-48 Annually
Internship
Software
The Role
The Power Electronics Intern will assist in developing and validating electronics products for electric vehicles, participate in prototyping and testing, and collaborate with various teams to facilitate product mass production.
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.

Team Description:

We are currently seeking a Power Electronics Intern, focusing on the traction inverter system. The traction inverter electrical team is responsible for the design and development of the power electronics system for the propulsion system on board the car. The team owns the product from prototype to production. This position requires a talented engineer with passion and experience to develop and test electrical designs. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their 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. 

Role/Responsibilities:

  • Develop and validate various electronics products for electric vehicles
  • Be part of prototyping, testing and validation of electronics products
  • Contribute to drivetrain and vehicle level integrations
  • Work closely with mechanical design, manufacturing, software engineering, and supply chain to bring the product into mass production
  • Be part of a team to develop amazing electronics products

Qualifications:

  • Solid background in electronics components and circuits
  • Hands on experience of Power Electronics hardware development and troubleshooting
  • Experience in PCB design, using schematic capture and layout tools
  • Experience with various equipment (Oscilloscope, probe, power supply, load, power analyzer, etc.)
  • Debugging/validation experience in MCU, OpAmp, AD/DA, SPI, CAN, etc.
  • Hands-on experience in hardware development and troubleshooting
  • Experience in EMI testing and/or FPGA development is a plus

Education:

  • Field(s) of study: Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program at an accredited university
  • Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS) 

Program Information: 

  • Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules. 
  • Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
  • Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
  • Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $35 to $48 (subject to changes).
  • Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis. 
  • Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.  
  • Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check. 
  • Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen. 
  • Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.
  • Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization. 

Compensation 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 (hourly)

$35$48 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. 

 

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The Company
Chicago, IL
520 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Lucid is a visual collaboration suite that helps teams see and build the future. Virtual whiteboarding, intelligent diagramming, and cloud visualization come together to empower organizations to take plans from initial ideas all the way to successful delivery. Together, they are utilized in over 180 countries by more than 25 million users. Ninety-six percent of the Fortune 500 use Lucidchart, and customers include Google, GE, NBC Universal and Johnson & Johnson. Lucid’s partners include industry leaders such as Google, Atlassian, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Since the Utah-based company’s founding in 2010, it has received numerous awards for its business and workplace culture.

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