Location: Newark, CA
Company: Lucid Motors
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 Motors is seeking an exceptional Mechanical Engineer who is motivated to change the way people think about their vehicles.
This Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for conceiving and designing cutting edge heating/cooling components and systems with optimum efficiency, performance, reliability and safety.
The role requires working closely with the Manufacturing, Validation, Purchasing, Product Excellence, and Service organizations as well as external suppliers to design outstanding vehicles. This is a mechanical design position where part and assembly design expertise, manufacturing process experience and fundamental engineering knowledge are far more important than extensive HVAC and thermal systems or project engineering experience. The role: Mechanical design and packaging of components to meet
system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability.
Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing HVAC and thermal system operation. Develop conceptual packaging models for various thermal components including tubes, brackets, and larger mechanical systems. Work with other engineering teams to review design solutions and guide design changes, ensure packaging compliance and clearance. Own, drive, and confirm your designs' performance with help from CAE, manufacturing, and suppliers. Influence design based on engineering principles. Qualifications: Proven experience creating complex CAD models quickly and efficiently.
we use CATIA and consider candidates with strong capability in any other CAD package. Knowledge of GD&T and how it applies to part, assembly, and customer requirements. Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals such as fluid flow, thermals, strength & stiffness of materials, physics. 1- 3 years relevant design & engineering experience. Excellent work ethic, well-developed teamwork and interpersonal skills. Must be capable of working as a member of a cross-functional team. Experience designing and working with manufacturers to create parts and assemblies using high volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping, die casting, blow molding, etc) in any industry.
Ability to perform hand calculations and create spreadsheet models to do first-order sizing of components. Preferred: Prior experience taking initiative and ownership of large-scope projects. Passion for electric vehicles and energy efficiency Knowledge of relevant manufacturing techniques of HVACs/heat exchangers/ blower motors HVAC design and performance. Demonstrable motivation and ability to solve novel, difficult design problems with tight timing constraints.
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment Education: BS in ME/EE discipline Salary 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. ---California (Bay Area) - $104,000 - $143,000 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. ) Lucid maintains your privacy according to its Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
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