Mechanical Engineer II, Battery Structures

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join their HV Battery Enclosure Team. This role involves taking ownership of complex parts, optimizing designs for performance and cost, and integrating mechanical systems with high voltage electrical components. Candidates should possess a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company fosters a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence, making it an ideal place for those passionate about sustainable mobility and cutting-edge design.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Vacation

Equity Program

Annual Incentive Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design with structural components.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and material selection.

Responsibilities

• Own parts of the Battery Enclosure from concept to production.
• Optimize mechanical designs for size, weight, durability, and cost.
• Integrate mechanical designs with high voltage electrical systems.

Skills

3D CAD

Mechanical Design

Manufacturing Processes

Material Selection

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Mechanical Engineer II, Battery Structures

Newark, CA

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.

We are currently looking for a highly motivated Mechanical Engineer with structural design experience for our HV Battery Enclosure Team. If you’re the kind of person who sees a problem, develops a solution, and engineers an improvement no one’s asked for yet, then we want to talk with you!

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to adapt quickly within a fast-paced environment, and to always strive for perfection in product design.

The Role

• Take ownership for parts of the Battery Enclosure, completing every aspect of component engineering development from concept to production.
• Optimize mechanical designs for size, weight, durability, and cost.
• 3D design and GD&T drawings of complex parts and assemblies.
• Integrate mechanical designs with high voltage electrical systems in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Demonstrate technical excellence and apply first-principle engineering to new applications.
• Design and own basic testing that verifies the system functions.
• Senior-level engineering positions may be considered for candidates with extensive experience in mechanical design with automotive manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Previous ownership of complex parts that have shipped in volume.
• Direct experience in the mechanical design of structural components.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and material selection.
• 3+ years 3D CAD experience, proficient with CATIA or similar software.
• Demonstrate previous cross-functional collaboration to solve problems.
• Design release engineering experience.
• A desire to work hard and push boundaries.
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills.

Preferred

• Background in HV battery design.
• Experience with automotive engineering preferred but not required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

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.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.