Lucid Motors
Technical Specialist, Advanced Product Engineering Newark, CA
Lucid Motors, Newark, California, United States, 94560
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Engineering, New Vehicle Architecture Lead
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. Role
Develop vehicle architecture from a blank page to concept design and engineering validation. Optimize mechanical, structural, and systems architectures for size, weight, performance, and cost. Quickly CAD/sketch parts for systems across the vehicle which may include body structures, chassis, suspension, battery, interiors, exteriors, and ergonomics. Navigate ambiguity, balancing concept-phase assumptions and risks to deduce options for engineering trade studies and define winning business cases. Collaborate cross-functionally with subject-matter experts and attribute owners across the company such as vehicle safety, vehicle dynamics, NVH, durability, and manufacturing. Qualifications
8+ years of mechanical engineering experience Automotive experience specialized in structures, chassis, suspension, powertrain, manufacturing, or vehicle architecture. Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA preferred. Advantages
A well-informed perspective of the consumer automotive industry Experience in defining vehicle architecture, product attributes, and engineering requirements Understanding of vehicle crash safety principles Understanding of NVH and durability principles Knowledge of automotive industry joining technologies Experience in automotive component manufacturing processes such as extrusions, castings, stampings, injection molding, etc. Experience in automotive assembly manufacturing A strong understanding of physics and material science A familiarity with various analysis and optimization tools such as ADAMS, ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, LS DYNA, etc. Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. Base Pay Range (Annual) $156,600 - $229,680 USD
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. Role
Develop vehicle architecture from a blank page to concept design and engineering validation. Optimize mechanical, structural, and systems architectures for size, weight, performance, and cost. Quickly CAD/sketch parts for systems across the vehicle which may include body structures, chassis, suspension, battery, interiors, exteriors, and ergonomics. Navigate ambiguity, balancing concept-phase assumptions and risks to deduce options for engineering trade studies and define winning business cases. Collaborate cross-functionally with subject-matter experts and attribute owners across the company such as vehicle safety, vehicle dynamics, NVH, durability, and manufacturing. Qualifications
8+ years of mechanical engineering experience Automotive experience specialized in structures, chassis, suspension, powertrain, manufacturing, or vehicle architecture. Proficiency in CAD modeling. CATIA preferred. Advantages
A well-informed perspective of the consumer automotive industry Experience in defining vehicle architecture, product attributes, and engineering requirements Understanding of vehicle crash safety principles Understanding of NVH and durability principles Knowledge of automotive industry joining technologies Experience in automotive component manufacturing processes such as extrusions, castings, stampings, injection molding, etc. Experience in automotive assembly manufacturing A strong understanding of physics and material science A familiarity with various analysis and optimization tools such as ADAMS, ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, LS DYNA, etc. Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. Base Pay Range (Annual) $156,600 - $229,680 USD