Manufacturing Engineer II, Inverter

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, launch, validate, sustain, and improve manufacturing equipment and processes within the Powertrain Drive Unit organization. Assigned to the Stator + Rotor team, this role combines hands-on equipment expertise with data-driven problem solving.

You will own stations from concept through start of production, partner across teams, drive quality and safety improvements, and support FAT/SAT, process validation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or equipment engineering experience.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment design, launch, validation and sustaining.
• Knowledge of GD&T, safety circuits, robotics and controls.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews and translate requirements into manufacturable processes.
• Oversee e-motor assembly, inverter assembly, testing, and related equipment.
• Plan FAT, SAT, qualification, and Run-at-Rate for new lines.
• Drive continuous improvement in yield, throughput, and reliability.

Skills

DFM/DFMA reviews

E-motor assembly

Inverter testing

Lean Six Sigma

Automation integration

Robotics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

DELMI A

SolidWorks

Fusion 360

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. 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.

Lucid is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop, launch, validate, sustain, and continuously improve manufacturing equipment and processes within the Powertrain Drive Unit organization. Assigned to the Stator + Rotor team, this engineer will combine hands‑on equipment expertise with structured, data-driven problem solving.

The role owns assigned stations and processes from concept, specification, and supplier engagement through installation, commissioning, validation, production ramp, optimization, and operational handoff. The engineer will partner with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Quality, Automation and Controls, Maintenance, Facilities, Logistics, Supply Chain, and equipment suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in DFM/DFA reviews and translate product requirements into safe, capable, maintainable, and scalable manufacturing processes.
• E-motor assembly, joining, press operations, bearing installation, torque-controlled fastening, material handling, and automated component
• Motor dynotesting and in-process or end‑of‑line functional testing.
• Inverter assembly including controlled fastening, dispensing, laser welding, automated handling, traceability, and functional testing.
• High- and low-voltage test safety, isolation and hipottesting, sequencing, limit management, data collection, false‑fail reduction, and test-system integration.
• Develop manufacturing concepts, process requirements, equipment specifications, scopes of work, RFQ packages, technical bid reviews, and supplier‑selection inputs.
• Coordinate cross-functional design reviews for assigned stations, tooling, automated equipment, and factory integration requirements.
• Support supplier build, runoff, installation, utility readiness, commissioning, debug, and production integration.
• Plan and execute FAT, SAT, equipment qualification, process validation, capability studies, Run-at-Rate, and final acceptance against safety, quality, cycle time, throughput, reliability, maintainability, traceability, and specification requirements.
• Lead structured problem‑solving using methods such as 8D, 5 Why, Six Sigma, DOE, fault‑tree analysis, and root cause analysis.
• Provide hands‑on ramp support, containment, recovery planning, and corrective action for equipment and process issues.
• Improve first‑pass yield, process capability, scrap, rework, cycle time, throughput, uptime, reliability, and error‑proofing; identifybottlenecks and standardize validated solutions.
• Evaluate engineering changes for product, tooling, process, equipment, controls, validation, documentation, cost, and implementation impacts.
• Develop process documentation, manufacturing instructions, parameter standards, PFMEAs, troubleshooting guides, spare‑partsand recovery plans, training inputs, and operational handoff packages.
• Track schedules, technical risks, open issues, recovery actions, and readiness for launch and Start of Production milestones; capture lessons learned and reusable standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related discipline; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered where permitted.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing, process or equipment engineering, industrialization, automation integration, or high‑volume production.
• Experience supporting the design, launch, integration, validation, or sustaining of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems, tooling, fixtures, manufacturing tolerances, GD&T, equipment controls and robotics, and safety circuits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct EV Powertrain experience involving E-Motor, Inverter, Stator, Rotor, Drive Unit assembly, or end‑of‑line test.
• Experience with equipment procurement and supplier management, RFQs, design reviews, FAT/SAT protocols, commissioning, validation, and equipment buyoff.
• Experience with capability analysis, MSA/GR&R, PFMEA, control plans, process flows, DOE, SPC, MES, traceability, and manufacturing data systems.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, CATIA, DELMIA, SolidWorks, Fusion, or comparable CAD, layout, or manufacturing‑simulation tools.
• Automotive OEM, Tier 1, high‑volume automation, or complex electromechanical product experience; Lean or Six Sigma training is a plus.
• Willingness to travel domestically or internationally, normally up to 25%, based on project needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non‑exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility

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