Laboratory Technician

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. Position Overview: The Paint Shop Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting laboratory testing, analysis, and monitoring of automotive paint materials, chemicals, and process parameters to ensure consistent paint quality, process stability, and compliance with company and OEM standards. The role supports daily paint shop operations through accurate measurements, defect analysis, and process control, contributing to first-time-right quality and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Perform routine laboratory testing of paint materials, including viscosity, solids content, pH, conductivity, density, and color evaluation. Monitor and control pretreatment, electro-coat (E-coat), primer, basecoat, and clearcoat bath parameters to ensure process compliance. Conduct daily chemical and solution analyses and maintain control charts to ensure process stability and product quality. Support color matching and shade adjustments using spectrophotometers and visual assessments. Perform coating film thickness measurements, appearance evaluations, and paint defect root-cause analyses. Prepare, calibrate, maintain, and verify laboratory instruments and testing equipment. Ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in compliance with HSE and environmental regulations. Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and process documentation. Support paint trials, new material qualifications, product validations, and process improvement initiatives. Assist in troubleshooting paint defects, including runs, sags, craters, dirt contamination, orange peel, and color variations. Collaborate closely with Paint Process Engineers, Quality, Manufacturing, and Production teams to resolve technical issues and improve performance. Comply with all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) guidelines, and 5S workplace standards. Minimum Qualifications: Diploma or Associate Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field. 2–4 years of experience in an automotive paint laboratory, paint shop, or similar industrial coatings environment. Knowledge of OEM paint quality standards and coating process requirements is preferred. Basic understanding of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements and environmental regulations. Ability to work in a shift-based manufacturing environment and support production operations. Skills: <div class="___nfp7g60 f22iagw f1vx9l62 fkmyikg fk15e71 f1k953kz f137keqj f1rncccw f1stllg3 f1w4kmmc f1tric3v f10dk5ic fx8cdsv f16nlwsl f1eookvz fhjrts3 fqugt2f f18d18k8 f1v1vhmp f1hdmul3 f198vjnp f2dshw1 fjpjndq fnmj2pj ffrrb40 f1mon110 fhajzam fimndk6 fxv4dng fb1rn9k f59wlhv f1xmfh30 f18yf5o5 fmr6chf fw8qy2q ff161sd f1qr7t77 f1yyogn1 foogchg fp5872b f1tpb8gf f1hdgrc8 f1vatr43 frkxccd f9pdzkb f158oiaz ft5kggy f5l4ui7 f13j03li f18xdoka f8off4e f1go6zfc f128n2ra f1jpxw2j f1lwd9n0 fy0b8hm f1g2633v fx4kvgi fkvolse f1gxrt3a f1os76ua f1js9cnw f1g87ej0 freluf8 f1yggaq6 f2i3chp f1151osp florpoh f35kzfz ftp9m57 f1e288vi fz62hnz fixvuys f1nmofwh fc1c6mv f18a2er7 fhvkrdl fhxnn68 f1oce4bo fvhlfan f7tc0t0 f1ngf1n2 ffrzq6x f1y