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 an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to specify and advance the design of Powertrain Products, Processes and Equipment technologies at Lucid Motors. This position requires a deep understanding of mechanical design, feasibility testing, electromechanical equipment integration and process validation (DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Laser Welding, Equipment Design, Product DFM and Metrology of output Quality. This role demands the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with striving for excellence.
The Role:
· Lead new Product Development efforts with regards to ideation, feasibility studies and prototyping.
· Ideation & creation of Workholding strategies and solutions to retool universal capex for Process & Metrology requirements.
· Collaborate cross-functionally to brainstorm and co-develop new Product performance requirements and specifications
· Perform materials characterization, analysis, and selection; work with modeling engineers to create technical roadmaps and plans
· Communicate with process engineers for product specific process & equipment requirements leading to Operations team handoff and training.
· Contribute to the development of test methods and plans to evaluate Powertrain product performance
· Design and conduct experiments with Vendors, OEMs and Integrators to optimize Product, Process & Equipment performance
· Host discussions with suppliers regarding novel design and manufacturing solutions.
· Work and Train Technicians on Equipment & Process Operations for Prototyping, Feasibility Testing and Process Validation of Product/Process/Equipment.
Qualifications:
· Strong experience in Product Design & Process development engineering
· Catia 2D and 3D SW Experience required
· Strong documentation and communication skills are a must
· In-depth understanding of advanced manufacturing processes (e.g.- Laser Welding, Laser Marking, Laser Cutting, Wirebonding, Smartwelding, etc).
· Knowledge of Process DOE and Validation Methods (e.g. –DQ, IQ/OQ/PQ, Window Testing, Cpk – Process Capability & Characterization studies).
· Periodic Travel to Lucid Advanced Manufacturing Plate (AMP) locations for Process/Equipment onboarding, Training and Test.
Preferred:
· > 5yr experience in Product Design & Manufacturing role
· Experience with product refinement through metrology and test
· Experience with SPC monitoring of established Processes and Equipment.
· Product specific workholding solution derivation for Manufacturing Equipment and Lab Testing.
Education:
· PhD, or masters with 3 years of relevant work experience, or bachelors with 5 years of relevant work experience
