Lucid Motors - Intern Plant Modeling and Simulation Engineer, application via RippleMatch - RippleMatch Opportunities

Intern, Plant Modeling and Simulation Engineer, Summer 2024

We are currently seeking an Intern for our Plant Modeling and Simulation team. This position requires a passionate student with a basic understanding of EV architecture and a passion for working on EVs. 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. Role/Responsibilities:

· Work with cross-function team to identify requirements for plant models for MIL/SIL/HIL testing

· Support development of real-time Simulation Models using MATLAB/Simulink & Sim-Scape, for testing of integrated controllers using Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL)

· Work with other modeling engineers to create a closed-loop vehicle model in Matlab/Simulink

· Create scripts to automate the integration of the closed-loop vehicle model.

· Work with requirement owners to establish validation metrics for plant models.

· Validate component, sub-system, or full system model against actual vehicle data from the field

· Document and track modeling issues as appropriate and participate in triaging of issues with different teams to drive towards root cause identification and resolution

· Implement Simulation Speed improvements as well as improve model fidelity/functionality

· Help with scalability of model for new and upcoming applications

Preferred Qualifications:

· Understand the basics of EV architecture.

· Experience in participating in competitions like Formula SAE

· Strong background in mechanical, electrical, or thermal systems modeling

· Experience with real-time simulation models developed using MATLAB/Simulink

· Experience in modeling mechanical or electro-mechanical components

· Exposure to full vehicle simulation

· Understanding of MIL/SIL/PIL/HIL simulation methodologies

· Willingness to learn new tools and modeling methods

· Field(s) of study: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields

· Will consider undergrads Junior level or above Pursuing Bachelor's or master's degree

· Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS, PhD)