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Sr. Hardware Engineer

Lucid Motors
2 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Newark, New Jersey, United States
$144,000 - $198,000 USD yearly

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. 

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.


As a Senior Hardware Engineer on Lucid’s Prototype Tooling & Process Design team, you will enable the build, test, and validation of next-generation drive units. You will develop tooling and fixtures, improve prototype build processes and equipment, and partner across engineering and manufacturing to resolve issues and improve product quality, safety, and throughput. 

The Role 

  • Lead the development of tooling, fixtures, and equipment for drive-unit prototype builds and testing, from concept through fabrication, implementation, and refinement. 
  • Create and release 3D models, engineering drawings, and other documentation for tooling and fixtures. 
  • Improve prototype build processes to enhance quality, safety, repeatability, and throughput. 
  • Work collaboratively with design, manufacturing, and test engineering teams, to realize product, process, and equipment improvements. 
  • Provide tooling and process engineering support to powertrain and vehicle teams. 
  • Support factory commissioning and manufacturing launch activities as needed. 

Qualifications 

  • Strong engineering fundamentals and a working understanding of electric motors or EV drive units. 
  • Experience in mechanical design, fabrication, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA). 
  • Proficiency with CATIA V6 or comparable 3D CAD software. 
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues and develop practical solutions. 
  • Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills. 
  • Understanding of safety practices for work involving high voltage and heavy equipment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience supporting EV drive-unit builds, testing, or validation. 
  • Manufacturing experience, including exposure to automation, controls systems, or data acquisition. 
  • Hands-on experience with mechanical fabrication and rapid prototyping. 
  • Experience developing tooling or fixtures for prototype assembly or test. 

Education 

  • Master’s Degree with 3+ years of experience, or Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of experience 
 
At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.