Sr. Mechanical Engineer, HV Battery

The role

This person will solve complex component and system level problems for HV Battery products. They will develop complex processes for production readiness and provide design feedback for future product development.

What you will do

• Solve complex component/system level problems using standard problem-solving techniques
• Perform data driven proactive problem solving, root cause analysis and issue avoidance
• Develop complex processes for laser welding and quality verification into production readiness
• Triage and troubleshoot HV Battery product and associated test spec issues
• Provide design for manufacturability, DFMEA and serviceability feedback
• Set up process flow and implementation of assembly drawings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product design issues to closure
• Provide guidance on build process development and improvement for high-volume production lines
• Lead product change management to address compatibility or design issues

Required qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Automotive Engineering disciplines
• 8+ years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle systems or attributes
• 5+ years of related experience
• Experience in product problem solving using industry standard techniques
• Excellent in data analysis using statistics Minitab or JMP, Python, MATLAB
• Previously participated in prototype builds or launch events
• Technical depth in HV Battery Systems (Cylindrical Cells, Battery Modules, Battery Enclosure, & Battery Pack) & associated troubleshooting
• Experience in product development or improvement of HV Battery sub-systems
• Experience in using DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, Control Plan, DFM, & RCA with cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills using Atlassian products
• Proficiency in Catia or 3DX, Stack up analysis (2D & 3D), SQL, & Vector tools

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Automotive disciplines with automotive experience in design & release of vehicle systems or attributes
• Prior experience with Wire bonding, Laser welding & associated in process quality verification methodologies, and highly scalable
• Experience with CAD IN 3DEXPERIENCE
• Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification
• Experience with Atlassian products like Jira and Confluence
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) or certification in engineering fundamentals
• Collegiate FSAE/BAJA/Similar experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• Salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may also participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid is creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation. They use proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture to build vehicles in-house across global offices and manufacturing facilities.