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Lucid Motors

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Power Electronics

Lucid Motors, Newark, CA


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.We’re looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with structural, thermal, and/or electrical design experience. If you’re the kind of person who sees a problem, develops a solution, and engineers an improvement no one’s asked for yet, then we want to talk with you!As a Power Electronics Mechanical Engineer, you will help develop and commercialize state-of-the-art electric vehicle inverters, DC/DC converters and charging systems. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.Role: Create designs interactively with the vehicle packaging team and other product engineering inputs, updating designs accordinglyOptimize mechanical designs for size, weight, durability, performance and costDetermine required tolerances using GD&TIntegrate mechanical designs with high voltage electrical systems in a multidisciplinary environmentQualifications: 6-8 years of experience with a Bachelors or equivalent work experienceStrong 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA or similar softwareExperience in automotive product validation (environmental testing, shock/drop, etc)Experience with electric propulsion systemsExperience with automotive engineeringExperience with electronic control systemsAdvantageous:A flair for creative design engineering and problem-solvingA practical hands-on knowledge with shop tools and prototypingKnowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal stamping, die casting, etcEducation: BS and/or MS in Mechanical EngineeringSalary 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.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)Base Pay Range (Annual)$133,400—$183,480 USDBy Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.