Senior Thermal Systems Engineer — HVAC for High-Volume EV

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal System, to join the resident product engineering team in the plant. You will lead by example, solve complex thermal and HVAC challenges, and guide cross-functional teams through design releases and process improvements.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, PFMEA/DFMEA, and ensuring design intent across high-volume production. Experience in high-performance EV systems is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering with 5+ years of automotive experience.
• Master’s degree preferred with 6+ years experience in design & release.
• Proficient in problem solving using standard industry techniques.
• Strong data analytics and documentation skills using Atlassian tools.
• Experience in Thermal System, HVAC, and related troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex component/system level problems using standard techniques.
• Data-driven root cause analysis and issue avoidance in production.
• Establish technical depth to troubleshoot Thermal System/HVAC.
• Enforce design intent on line in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Support new product launches and high-volume ramp activities.
• Lead product change management for compatibility issues.

Skills

Data analysis

DFMEA / PFMEA

Control Plan

DVP&R

2D/3D stack up analysis

Catia / 3DX

SQL

JMP / Minitab

Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)

Six Sigma (Green/Black belt)

Engineering-in-Training (EIT)

FSAE/BAJA experience

Education

BS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical or automotive disciplines

Tools

Catia

3DX

Jira

Confluence

SQL

Job description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal System, to join the resident product engineering team in the plant. You will lead by example, solve complex thermal and HVAC challenges, and guide cross-functional teams through design releases and process improvements.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, PFMEA/DFMEA, and ensuring design intent across high-volume production. Experience in high-performance EV systems is strongly preferred.