Staff Engineer, Lighting Systems

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Saudi Arabia seeks a Staff Engineer Lighting Systems to own on-site lighting design during prototype builds, launch ramp-up and production stabilization. You will oversee fit, function, packaging, and vehicle‑level integration while coordinating with global lighting teams, suppliers and manufacturing.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, root‑cause analysis, DFMEA/PFMEA review, and timely engineering changes to ensure design intent and program milestones

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years in automotive lighting OEM or Tier 1 with relevant experience.
• Experience reading CAD models, GD&T, release documentation (CATIA/3DX).

Responsibilities

• Act as on-site technical owner for lighting systems during prototype builds and production ramp-up.
• Own plant-related lighting topics from fit/function to vehicle-level integration.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams, suppliers, and manufacturing for alignment.
• Lead root-cause analysis and implement containment and corrective actions.
• Support diagnostics and troubleshooting for lighting modules and interfaces.
• Review CAD data, drawings, DFMEA/PFMEA, and supplier documentation to enable manufacturing readiness.
• Track issues, risk, and actions to ensure timely resolution and program milestones.
• Communicate status clearly to leadership and escalate as needed.

Skills

Lighting systems development

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical & mechanical integration

CAD interpretation (2D/3D)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering/Physics/related

Tools

CATIA / 3DX

GD&T

CANalyzer / electrical test tools

Job description

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

Position Overview

The Staff Engineer Lighting Systems Resident Engineering will serve as the primary on-site technical owner for plant-related lighting topics supporting launch readiness production stabilization issue resolution and continuous improvement across lighting systems This role requires a hands-on engineer with a strong combination of mechanical design hardware integration supplier coordination validation and manufacturing support skills The ideal candidate will operate with high ownership urgency and accountability to ensure lighting components meet engineering requirements plant build requirements quality expectations and program milestones

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site technical owner for lighting systems during prototype builds launch ramp-up and production stabilization
• Own plant-related lighting topics including fit function packaging sealing mounting assembly feasibility end-of-line issues and vehicle-level integration concerns
• Act as the primary technical liaison between AMP-2 KSA global lighting engineering teams Europe and North America suppliers and manufacturing organizations to ensure alignment on technical issues priorities launch readiness and execution
• Lead root cause analysis for lighting concerns identified during builds launch production validation or field feedback and coordinate containment and corrective action plans
• Support mechanical and hardware troubleshooting for lighting modules including brackets housing lenses connectors PCBs light guides harness interfaces electronic control units and mounting features
• Review and interpret CAD data 2D drawings GD amp T specifications EBOMs release documentation DFMEA PFMEA DVP amp Rs and supplier technical documents to support plant execution
• Coordinate engineering changes deviations temporary approvals build concerns and design improvements needed to support production readiness and program timing
• Participate in line trials build events quality reviews launch meetings supplier reviews and vehicle-level issue resolution activities
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to validate corrected parts confirm design intent and ensure readiness for continued production use
• Track open lighting issues owners timing risk level containment status and permanent corrective actions to ensure transparent execution
• Provide clear written and verbal updates to leadership on issue status technical risk launch readiness and escalation needs
• Identify and escalation program risks early providing clear technical recommendations and recovery plans for leadership
• Lead sustaining product improvement activities for lighting systems where appropriate with close collaboration with teams in HQ

Skills

• Strong lighting systems development capability with demonstrated understanding of concept development design release validation tooling launch readiness and serial production support
• Mechanical engineering skill set required to evaluate plastics injection molding sealing strategy thermal considerations assembly feasibility mounting concepts tolerance management and vehicle-level packaging
• Ability to work across lighting hardware and electrical interfaces including PCBs connectors LED drivers wiring control units diagnostics functional behavior of lighting devices basic EE components and double-sourcing considerations
• Problem-solving skills required to support root cause analysis containment corrective actions validation of fixes and production issue resolution in a launch or manufacturing environment
• Technical proficiency with CATIA or 3DX GD amp T 2D and 3D stack-up analysis SQL CANalyzer and the ability to read and interpret CAD models engineering drawings technical specifications DFMEA DVP amp R and supplier documentation
• Collaboration skills required to work directly with plant teams quality manufacturing suppliers and global engineering teams in a fast-paced launch and production environment
• Strong organizational and execution skills including the ability to track multiple open issues drive ownership communicate status clearly and maintain visibility to timing risk containment and permanent corrective actions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering issue-tracking tools required to manage launch quality validation and production readiness activities
• Hands-on capability to reflash PCBAs and support software or calibration updates required for lighting module troubleshooting and validation
• Hands-on capability to operate electrical measurement equipment including multimeters oscilloscopes power supplies and related tools used to diagnose lighting hardware and EE component concerns
• Understanding of end-of-line requirements specifications and validation activities required for production readiness including headlamp aiming and related lighting checks
• Working knowledge of lighting homologation and regulatory requirements relevant to the position including FMVSS 108 ECE R48 ECE R149 and GB 4785

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Mechatronics Electrical Engineering Physics or related technical field required 10 years of automotive OEM or Tier 1 experience in lighting systems resident engineering launch manufacturing support or production issue resolution Experience with automotive lighting development validation launch plant support quality concerns and sustaining improvements Ability to read and evaluate CAD models 2D drawings GD amp T specifications and release documentation using CATIA 3DX or equivalent tools Ability to support plant builds supplier visits line trials issue investigations validation activities and launch-critical events Strong communication and ownership to align cross-functional teams drive issue closure and manage timing risk containment and corrective actions Bachelor s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field required.10+ years of automotive OEM or Tier 1 experience in lighting systems, resident engineering, launch, manufacturing support, or production issue resolution.Experience with automotive lighting development, validation, launch, plant support, quality concerns, and sustaining improvements.Ability to read and evaluate CAD models, 2D drawings, GD&T, specifications, and release documentation using CATIA, 3DX, or equivalent tools.Ability to support plant builds, supplier visits, line trials, issue investigations, validation activities, and launch-critical events.Strong communication and ownership to align cross-functional teams, drive issue closure, and manage timing, risk, containment, and corrective actions.