Sr. Mechanical Engineer, E-motor/inverter

The role

This person will be responsible for design intent assembly requirements of E-Motor, Inverter Assemblies, and associated test specifications. They will perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions through collaboration with core engineering.

What you will do

• Champion pending product issues and test specification issues to resolution with Manufacturing teams
• Solve complex component or system level product issues using standard problem-solving techniques
• Lead product change management for high volume production or design issues
• Manage design intent assembly requirements for E-Motor/Inverter assembly
• Perform product level risk assessments due to process, equipment, or part deviations
• Act as product engineering representative in the plant for E-Motor and Inverter Mechanical subsystems
• Perform data driven proactive problem solving and root cause analysis
• Support new product launches and execute part concession deviations
• Support high volume production ramp activities
• Advise on build process development and improvements for high volume production lines

Required qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 8+ years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle attributes or master’s degree in mechanical or automotive disciplines with 6+ years o
• Experience in product problem solving using industry standard techniques
• Prior experience working in resident product engineering roles in the plant
• Prior experience with E-Motor Assemblies, Inverter assemblies, & associated troubleshooting
• Technical depth in electric motor gearbox assemblies (Castings, Oil cooling systems, Planetary gear trains, static/dynamic seals, stator, rotors, half-shafts, & Power Electronics HW Interface) & assoc
• Experience in product development or improvement of E-Motor/Inverter Assemblies
• Exceptional communication and documentation skills
• Proficiency in Catia or 3DX, Stack up analysis (2D & 3D), SQL, JMP etc.
• Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification
• Experience with Atlassian products like Jira and Confluence
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) or certification in engineering fundamentals

Nice to have

• 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
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid creates mobility experiences through innovation and proprietary technology. They use deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.