Sr. Mechanical Engineer, E-motor/inverter

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

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, E-Motor/Inverter is responsible for design intent assembly requirements of E-Motor, Inverter Assemblies, & associated test specifications. Responsible for root cause analysis of product issues, interim containment action development/verification/implementation, & permanent corrective action development/verification/implementation where applicable with close collaboration with core engineering to ensure design intent & validation requirements are met.



Key Responsibilities



Work closely with Manufacturing cross-functional teams to champion pending product issues/test specification related issues to resolution

Solve complex component/system level product or multi-variable issues using standard problem-solving techniques pertaining to E-Motor & Inverter assemblies

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 where appropriate

Responsible for design intent assembly requirements for E-Motor/Inverter assembly & associated enforcement on the line in close collaboration with cross-functional teams

Responsible for product level risk assessments due to un-intended process, equipment, & part deviations

Product engineering representative in the plant for E-Motor & Inverter Mechanical subsystems

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

Support new product launches, execute part concession deviations for E-Motor & Inverter assemblies in the manufacturing plant without compromising design intent of the product

Support high volume production ramp activities pertaining to product engineering

Advice on build process development and possible improvements for high volume production lines to ensure variation in process within acceptable tolerance limits of design intent

Skills

Experience in product problem solving using industry standard techniques

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

Prior experience working in resident product engineering roles in the plant

Prior experience with E-Motor Assemblies, Inverter assemblies, & associated troubleshooting

Technical depth in electric motor gearbox assemblies (Castings, Oil cooling systems, Planetary gear trains, static/dynamic seals, stator, rotors, half-shafts, & Inverter Power Electronics HW Interface) & associated troubleshooting is required

Experience in product development or improvement of E-Motor/Inverter Assemblies

Experience in using DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, DVP&R, DFM/DFA, & 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, JMP etc.,)

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

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering disciplines with 8+ years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle attributes or master’s degree in mechanical or automotive disciplines with 6+ years of automotive experience in design & release of vehicle attributes

Experience in product problem solving using industry standard techniques

Prior experience working in resident product engineering roles in the plant

Prior experience with E-Motor Assemblies, Inverter assemblies, & associated troubleshooting

Technical depth in electric motor gearbox assemblies (Castings, Oil cooling systems, Planetary gear trains, static/dynamic seals, stator, rotors, half-shafts, & Power Electronics HW Interface) & associated troubleshooting is required

Experience in product development or improvement of E-Motor/Inverter Assemblies

Exceptional communication and documentation skills are required



Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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