Sr. Mechanical Engineer, HV Battery

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.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, HV Battery as part of the product engineering organization in the plant. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor , determination , & leads by example . Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to l ead the team through technical & organizational challenges and to deliver impactful results in an ambiguous environment .

You will:

S olve complex component/system level problems using standard problem-solving techniques

Data driven proactive problem solving , root cause analysis & issue avoidance due to process deviations or critical part quality issues

Develop (from pilot to implementation) complex processes with particular focus on laser welding & associated quality verification and failure detection methods into production readiness while meeting associated ISO standards

Establish technical depth to triage and t roubleshoot all HV Battery p roduct & associated test spec. issues

Provide design for manufacturability (DFM), design failure mode and effect analysis ( DFMEA ) & serviceability feedback in future product development processes

Responsible for setting up process flow & implementation of assembly drawings covering product specifications relevant to manufacturing

Responsible for creating a one-team culture to drive product design issues to closure in future/current products with deep collaboration with cross-functional teams

Provide guidance on build process development and improvement opportunities for high-volume production lines

Lead product change management to address known product compatibility issues for high volume production or known product design issues in production in close collaboration with cross-functional teams

Requirements :

BS in Mechanical , Mechatronics , Electrical or Automotive Engineering disciplines with 8 + years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle systems or attributes

Generally, requires 5+ years of related experience

Experience in product problem solving using industry standard techniques

Excellent in data analysis using statistics Minitab or JMP , Python, MATLAB

Previously participated in prototype builds or launch events

Technical depth in HV Battery System s ( Cylindrical Cells, Battery Modules, Battery Enclosure, & Battery Pack ) & associated troubleshooting

Experience in product development or improvement of HV Battery sub-systems

Experience in using DFMEA , DVP&R, PFMEA, Control Plan, DFM, & RCA with cross-functional teams

Exceptional communication and documentation skills are required using Atlassian products

Requires proficiency in Catia or 3DX, Stack up analysis (2D & 3D), SQL , & Vector tools

Travel is required between the factory in Casa Grande, AZ and Engineering HQ in Newark, CA on as needed basis

Preferred:

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Automotive disciplines with automotive experience in design & release of vehicle systems or attributes

Prior experience with Wire bonding, Laser welding & associated in process quality verification methodologies, and highly scalable

Experience with CAD IN 3DEXPERIENCE

Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification

Experience with Atlassian products like Jira and Confluence

Engineering-in-Training (EIT) or certification in engineering fundamentals

Collegiate FSAE/BAJA/Similar experience is preferred

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