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Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

Intern, Restraint System Design Release Engineer, Summer 2025

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, Newark, California, United States, 94560


Intern, Restraint System Design Release Engineer, Summer 2025

Newark, CALeading 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.We are currently seeking a Restraint System Design Intern. This position requires an excellent understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals with possibly a first experience in Automotive Engineering ideally in relation to Safety system development. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.The Role:Participate in the design release of a steering wheel, airbags, and/or seat belts programs, that could relate to system specification development, sourcing, packaging, drawing release, design validation, manufacturing support, or post SOP maintenance.Under supervision of a Restraints DRE, the work interacts with the design studio and interior engineering teams to support the optimum restraint system packages for occupant protection performance and interior styling.Interact with Tier 1 suppliers for both engineering development and program timing.Participate in restraint system integration work contributing to the obtention of five-star safety ratings for our new vehicles. Work with CAE team to provide design inputs and utilize CAE results to optimize the component design.Participate in testing, from test parts management to testing preparation, execution, teardown, and reporting.Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge about the design and engineering of some automotive parts.Student Bachelor’s degree and above in Mechanical Engineering or other related fields.Deep understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals: mechanics of materials, materials properties and engineering of materials, kinematics of solids, failure mechanics, and capacity to apply those fundamentals in problem solving.Knowledge about metal parts forming, plastic injection molding and associated design rules.Experience using GD&T and tolerance stack analysis (ASME or ISO).Some CAD skills to check the component models into vehicle models, the interfaces with the rest of the vehicle and make cross sections.Have strong ethics and diligence.Ability to make reporting, both oral and written.Program Information:Timing:

May- August, or June-September pending class schedules.Duration of Internship:

Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.Work Location & Environment:

This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.Compensation:

Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $35 to $48 (subject to changes).Relocation:

May be provided on a case-by-case basis.Housing/Transportation:

You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.Background Check:

All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check.Drug Screening:

All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen.Medical benefits:

Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.Visa Sponsorship:

Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.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.

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