Senior Controls Engineer – Motion Controls Architecture
Lucid Motors · Southfield, MI
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at Lucid Motors (automotive) in Southfield, MI. In this role, you will have the opportunity to architect and design control systems that help elevate vehicle ride and handling attributes via the actuation of motors, brakes, steering and the suspension system.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 26, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $76k–$141k.
Median of the low and high ends of 17 live postings that list pay, out of 56 controls engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 55 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 5+)
Typical $76k–$141k, from 17 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 73%
- Robotics 64%
- PLC 57%
- New product launch 30%
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
- AutoCAD 25%
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This plant: Lucid Motors in Southfield
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Full description from Lucid MotorsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
The Role
- ◆Application of concepts in control theory to a variety of domains like vehicle longitudinal dynamics, handling dynamics, ride dynamics and NVH to achieve desired vehicle attributes
- ◆Application of digital signal processing, digital controls and communication protocols to arrive at the best possible controls architecture on hardware and in software
- ◆Employ linear analysis techniques and frequency domain analysis
- ◆Perform system analysis of the controls architecture to identify noise factors and potential failure modes
- ◆Develop
requirements
and related test cases for features modeled in Matlab/Simulink
- ✓Assist integration of features into the controller code base
- ✓Occasional travel for vehicle testing
Qualifications
- ✓Minimum 4 years of experience with control systems
- ✓Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or other related technical fields is required
- ✓Good knowledge of model-based design using Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow
- ✓Good understanding of vehicle handling and ride dynamics
- ✓Good understanding of state estimation and sensor fusion techniques
- ✓Expertise in control theory concepts like classical control theory, modern control theory, MRAC, non-linear control theory, robust control
- ✓Working knowledge of powertrain hardware such as motors, gear reductions, shafts, etc.
- ✓Working knowledge of chassis hardware such as dampers, springs, anti-roll bars, brakes, steering etc.
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About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.
We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.
Senior Controls Engineer – Motion Controls Architecture
We are currently seeking a Senior Controls Engineer motivated by the application of control theory to achieve desired powertrain performance and vehicle dynamics.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to architect and design control systems that help elevate vehicle ride and handling attributes via the actuation of motors, brakes, steering and the suspension system.
Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches problem solving 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.
Preferred Skills
- +Experience with Embedded coder in Matlab/Simulink
- +Experience with rapid prototyping tools such as dSpace
- +Good understanding of C/C++
- +Experience with tools like JAMA/JIRA/Git/Confluence
- +Experience in working with cross functional teams
- +Common understanding of ISO 26262, Autosar, ASPICE
- +Knowledge of adaptive filtering is advantageous
- +Experience with CAN analysis tools like CANoe, CANalyzer, and CANape
- +Master's degree or higher education is preferred in the areas of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive systems, or other related technical fields
- +Experience with performance driving is a plus
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