Mechanical Design Engineer - ADAS Sensing Contractor Position +/- 1 year

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At 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.

Mechanical Design Engineer - ADAS Sensing

Munich office

Lucid’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. Working at Lucid Motors means having a shared vision to power the future in revolutionary ways. Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive industry. The ADAS AD team is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in the area of ADAS Sensing. The position requires an experienced professional with a track record of successfully bringing innovative automotive ADAS/AD products into production. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and be excellent at multi-tasking, and strive for perfection.

Your Role

1. Design robust module mounts which support repeatable and accurate performance of exterior/interior ADAS sensors
2. Contribute with strong knowledge in designing kinematic mechanisms and shock and vibration stabilization structures.
3. Design and execute comprehensive tolerance stack-up analyses at both component and system levels to ensure proper fit, function, and manufacturing feasibility of ADAS sensor assemblies
4. Lead optical performance simulations using SPEOS software to validate ADAS sensor system performance across various environmental and operating conditions
5. Drive and oversee thermal and structural simulations & Validation at the module level to ensure robust mechanical design and optimal sensor performance under diverse operating conditions
6. Collaborate with cross-functional groups including exterior surface design, interior cabin design, design studio, structural simulation group, ADAS group and module suppliers to optimize packaging space and fulfilling both manufacturing serviceability requirements.
7. Work with Tier 1 suppliers and understand mechanical system implementation.

Qualifications

1. Proficiency in 3D CAD software CATIA
2. 3+ years of experience
3. Experience with ASME GD&T, tolerance stack up, and detailed 2D drawings
4. Plastic and injection molding experience
5. Experience with CAE tools (for example ANSYS)
6. Knowledge of Thermal, Shock, and Vibration testing
7. Knowledge of rapid prototyping

Advantageous

1. Expertise in ADAS mechanical component design
2. Track record of creative mechanical design that will fit within tight space
3. Knowledge of vehicle build and electrical harnessing

Education

1. Bachelors of Science (Masters preferred), Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field

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