Senior Mechanical Engineer - Low Voltage Electronics

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in Low Voltage Electronics to join their innovative team. This role focuses on designing and optimizing mechanical systems that work seamlessly with electronic components in luxury electric vehicles. Ideal candidates will have substantial automotive experience, proficiency in CATIA, and strong problem-solving skills, contributing to cutting-edge vehicle technologies.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Equity program eligibility

Discretionary annual incentive program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical design, particularly in electronic products development.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive.
• Familiarity with industry standards including UL, RoHS, and ISO certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for electronic products, integrating with electrical components.
• Collaborate with engineers on mechanical requirements and perform testing to validate designs.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and assist with the manufacturing process.

Skills

First principle thinking

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

CATIA

CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

CAE tools (Ansys Workbench)

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Low Voltage Electronics

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.

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer, Low Voltage Electronics

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer with experience in Electronics design to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical systems that integrate with electronic components and assemblies. The ideal candidate will work closely with electrical engineers, Thermal Engineer and cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable, and manufacturable products in a variety of industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, or industrial applications.

As a Mechanical Engineer for Low Voltage Electronics team, you would be working on the design of cutting edge technologies such as Electronic Control Units for Infotainment, Body and Vehicle Control, and Vehicle Telematics for our world class EVs.

The Role:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for electronic products, ensuring proper integration with electrical circuitry, PCBs, and other electronic parts.
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to define mechanical requirements, such as thermal management, housing design, and component placement.
  • Perform 3D modeling, simulations, and analysis using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools).
  • Conduct mechanical testing, including stress, thermal, and vibration analysis, to validate designs.
  • Evaluate materials, manufacturing methods, and processes for cost-effective, high-quality production.
  • Support the prototyping, testing, and iteration of electronic products.
  • Design enclosures, brackets, and other mechanical parts for various electronic devices with a focus on durability and functionality.
  • Ensure that designs comply with industry standards and regulations (e.g., EMC, UL, FCC, IC, CE ).
  • Work closely with the production team to ensure designs are manufacturable and assist with assembly processes.
  • Identify and resolve mechanical issues in existing products, proposing improvements for performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
  • Provide support for documentation, including BOM (Bill of Materials), assembly drawings, and design specifications.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to share design updates, risks, and recommendations.

Qualifications:

• First principle thinking.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is required.
• 5 years or more of experience in automotive.
• Proven experience in mechanical design, particularly in the development of electronic products or systems.
• Strong proficiency with CATIA CAD Tool.
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and prototyping techniques.
• Solid understanding of material properties, including plastics, metals, and composites used in electronics packaging.
• Knowledge of thermal management strategies and vibration isolation in electronic systems.
• Familiarity with the electrical engineering design process, including component selection and integration with mechanical systems.
• Experience working with EOL fixtures, SMT equipment and other equipment for Electro-Mechanical components.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards, including UL, RoHS, and ISO certifications.
• Previous experience in consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, or industrial products is a plus

Advantageous:

• Proficiency in utilizing CAD software CATIA V5 or preferred V6, for 3D modeling and packaging design
• Experience in using CAE tools such as Ansys Workbench or Ansys Electronics Desktop for Electro-mechanical Analysis

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. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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