Mass Engineer II

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors seeks a Mass Engineer II in Vehicle Efficiency Engineering to lead mass strategy across vehicle programs, balancing mass, cost, and performance. You will develop data-driven tools and AI-enabled workflows to improve engineering efficiency and mass visibility across Lucid's product portfolio.

You will integrate data from CAD, PLM, BOM, MES, CAE to drive actionable insights and recommendations for weight reduction and optimal mass allocation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Mass Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Product Integration, Robotics, or related multidisciplinary Engineering
• Strong understanding of vehicle architectures and trade-offs across mass, cost, performance, efficiency, manufacturability, quality, and customer value
• Experience with design and release processes including DVP&R development, prototype support, manufacturing validation, and production launch
• Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA preferred), PLM systems, and engineering release processes
• Strong analytical capabilities with benchmarking, forecasting, statistical analysis, and engineering decision support
• Experience developing engineering tools and automation using Python, SQL, VBA, Power BI, Tableau, or similar
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools, digital engineering workflows, and data-driven product development methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and ability to lead projects with minimal supervision
• Passion for electric vehicles, lightweighting, vehicle efficiency, and next-gen mobility technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead mass strategy activities including target setting, forecasting, benchmarking, and optimization across vehicle programs
• Develop and deploy data-driven tools, dashboards, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled workflows to improve engineering efficiency
• Integrate and analyze data from CAD, PLM, BOM, MES, CAE to generate insights and recommendations
• Lead component- and vehicle-level mass correlation activities in prototype and manufacturing environments
• Partner with Vehicle Integration, Validation, and Test teams to define weight conditions and mass assumptions for testing
• Influence cross-functional teams with data-driven communication and continuous improvement mindset

Skills

CATIA CAD

PLM systems

DVP/&R

Python

SQL

VBA

Power BI

Tableau

AI tools

Data analytics

Communication

Leadership

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA

PLM systems

Job description

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.

As a Mass Engineer II within Vehicle Efficiency Engineering (VEE), you will serve as the primary mass engineering point of contact across Vehicle Engineering, balancing competing technical, cost, manufacturing, and performance requirements to deliver optimized vehicle solutions. Leveraging a broad foundation in mechanical engineering, systems integration, data analytics, and product development, you will drive mass strategy, target setting, and vehicle-level optimization across Lucid's product portfolio.

The Vehicle Efficiency Engineering (VEE) team is responsible for vehicle-level attributes that directly impact efficiency, performance, and customer experience. Working closely with product development, manufacturing, testing, validation, and attribute teams, Mass Engineering plays a critical role in delivering efficient, high-performing vehicles that meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements. Through a combination of engineering expertise, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration, the team influences key decisions from concept development through production launch and beyond.

The Role

• Lead mass strategy activities including target setting, forecasting, benchmarking, and optimization across vehicle programs, balancing mass, cost, performance, manufacturing constraints, and customer requirements to drive integrated product solutions.
• Develop and deploy data-driven tools, dashboards, analytics, automation, and AI-enabled workflows that improve engineering efficiency, mass visibility, traceability, and decision-making.
• Integrate and analyze data from engineering systems including CAD, PLM, BOM, MES, CAE, and benchmarking databases to generate actionable insights, technical recommendations, and executive-level communications.
• Lead component- and vehicle-level mass correlation activities in prototype and manufacturing environments, validating actual vehicle weights, identifying discrepancies, and driving corrective actions to improve mass accuracy.
• Partner with Vehicle Integration, Validation, and Test teams to define vehicle weight conditions, ballast strategies, and mass assumptions supporting regulatory, certification, durability, efficiency, and performance testing.
• Influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders through data-driven communication, technical leadership, and a continuous improvement mindset while delivering results with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Mass Engineering, Vehicle Integration, Product Integration, Robotics, Aerospace, or other multidisciplinary engineering environments involving complex products and systems-level engineering.
• Strong understanding of vehicle or product architectures and engineering trade-offs across mass, cost, performance, efficiency, manufacturability, quality, and customer value.
• Experience with the complete design and release process, including DVP&R development, prototype support, manufacturing validation, and production launch, is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA preferred), PLM systems, and engineering release processes.
• Strong analytical capabilities with experience in benchmarking, forecasting, statistical analysis, and engineering decision support.
• Experience developing engineering tools and automation solutions using Python, SQL, VBA, Power BI, Tableau, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools, digital engineering workflows, and data-driven product development methodologies.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ownership, intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to successfully lead projects in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Passion for electric vehicles, lightweighting, vehicle efficiency, and next-generation mobility technologies.

Education

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Coursework or experience in data analytics, software development, machine learning, or systems engineering is a plus.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$117,100 - $161,040 USD

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 a401(k) retirementplan. 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.

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