Description

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Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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.Lucid’s Closures Team is looking for a Sr. Engineer to design and deliver world leading Closures Systems for our electric vehicle platforms.Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and be excellent at multi-tasking.Responsibilities:• Responsible for the design and development of automotive Closures components and assemblies such as Hood, Fender, Side Door, Decklid and Liftgate Trim components, Spoilers, Claddings, etc., with a preference on plastic or composite design experience from concept to production.• Design with excellence at system and component level with great attention to every detail creating optimized for performance, size, weight, durability, and cost.• Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible.• Work closely with other stake owners and attribute owners across the company such as Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, Design Studio, etc. to create world class designs.• Collaboration with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design.• Collaboration with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality.• Cross functionally works with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development as well as with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes.• Ability to create testing plan and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved.• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.• Communicate with interfacing suppliers, leading discussions to develop optimal design solutions that meet both manufacturability and quality.• Effectively provide & receive guidance from others to negotiate balanced, viable and optimized solutions.• Determine required tolerance datum schemes using GD&T.• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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• 5+ years of expertise in automotive Closures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired.• Solid track record of successful system level integration.• Experience working with Class A surface data.• Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software.• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly.• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment.• Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach.• Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences.• Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production.• Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable Closures plastics and composites such as injection moldings, blow molding, SMC, extrusions, joining, etc.; their advantages, and limitations.Education:• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent closures automotive experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $66.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025.

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