We are seeking a Materials Laboratory Manager to lead Materials Testing & Characterization at Lucid. The ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective field(s), possess the ability to learn quickly, and excel within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for a team of Engineers and Technicians in all aspects of their operation, delivery, development, and safety. You will apply your knowledge and expertise to characterize materials, analyze failure modes, and ensure our products meet high standards for quality and performance. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to support R&D, product development, and production processes.

The Role:

Responsible for advancing materials test & characterization capabilities at Lucid Responsible for advancing Lucid’s prototyping capabilities to enable the development of new materials and processes. Perform materials testing and characterization to support Design Engineering and provide recommendations for material selection, design improvements, and process enhancements. Conduct failure analysis investigations to identify the root cause for emergent issues across all Lucid Programs. Author material test procedures and specifications. Work closely with R&D, CAE, production, and quality assurance teams to provide testing support for new product development, process optimization, and troubleshooting. Lead ongoing continuous improvement and 5S initiatives. Lead ongoing development of standard process documentation and reporting systems. Responsible for Environmental and Safety initiatives within area of delivery.

Qualifications:

Min. 5 years of experience as a materials or materials test engineer Experience in the development and characterization of new materials and/or processes. Familiarity with integrated computational material engineering (ICME) workflows or systems design. Understanding of process-structure-property relationships in metallic materials. In-depth understanding of material property evaluations using a first principles approach. Expertise in uniaxial tensile testing, 3 pt bend testing, compression testing, microhardness testing, cross sectioning, mounting/polishing, and optical microscopy. Competence in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) including Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), microstructure analysis, and practical fractography. Knowledge of Differential Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), fatigue testing. Knowledge of environmental testing such as humidity, UV exposure, and corrosion is a plus. Knowledge of spot weld characterization is a plus.

Education:

BS in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering or other relevant fields.

Preferred:

MS/PhD in/Materials/ Metallurgical Engineering. Experience with leading a team of materials/materials test engineers.