Senior Process Development Engineer

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in California seeks an experienced Senior Process Development Engineer to lead the specification and advancement of powertrain product, process, and equipment technologies. This role requires hands‑on experience in laser welding, equipment design, and metrology‑based quality evaluation, with a focus on manufacturability and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will drive new product development, work closely with process engineers and operations, and develop plans to validate

Qualifications

• Product design and process development engineering experience.
• 2D drawing and 3D CAD proficiency required.
• DOE, DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ methods and validation knowledge.
• Experience with laser welding, metrology, and manufacturability.
• Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel to Lucid AMP locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development, feasibility studies, and prototype work.
• Define process and equipment requirements with process engineers.
• Develop test methods and validation plans for powertrain performance.
• Collaborate across teams to refine performance specs and roadmaps.
• Train technicians and support equipment commissioning and handoff to Operations.

Skills

Product design

Process development

2D drawing

3D CAD

Documentation

DOE/IQ/OQ/PQ

Laser welding

Metrology

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

PhD or Masters + 3+ years

Bachelor + 5+ years experience

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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Development Engineer to lead the specification and advancement of powertrain product, process, and equipment technologies at Lucid Motors. This role requires a strong foundation in mechanical design, feasibility testing, electromechanical equipment integration, and process validation, including DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ. The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience in laser welding, equipment design, product design for manufacturability, and metrology-based quality evaluation. Success in this position requires the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a strong commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement.

The Role:

• Lead new product development efforts, including ideation, feasibility studies, and prototype development.
• Develop workholding strategies and solutions to adapt universal capital equipment for process and metrology requirements.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to define and refine new product performance requirements and specifications.
• Perform materials characterization, analysis, and selection; partner with modeling engineers to develop technical roadmaps and execution plans.
• Work closely with process engineers to define product‑specific process and equipment requirements, supporting a smooth handoff to Operations, including training and implementation.
• Contribute to the development of test methods and validation plans to evaluate powertrain product performance.
• Design and execute experiments with vendors, OEMs, and system integrators to optimize product, process, and equipment performance.
• Support the equipment commissioning including FAT and SAT activities
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers to explore novel design and manufacturing solutions.
• Train and support technicians in equipment and process operations for prototyping, feasibility testing, and product/process/equipment validation.

Qualifications:

• Product design and process development engineering experience.
• 2D drawing and 3D CADproficiencyrequired.
• Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes, including laser welding, marking, cutting, wire bonding, and smart welding.
• Familiarity with DOE and validation methods, including DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ, window testing, Cpk, and process capability studies.
• Ability to travel periodically to Lucid AMP locations for onboarding, training, testing, and validation.

Preferred:

• 5+ years of product design or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experiencerefining productsthrough metrology andtesting.
• Experience with SPC monitoringfor production processesandequipment.
• Experience developingworkholdingsolutions for manufacturing and lab testing.

Education:

• PhD,master’s degreewith 3+years ofexperience, orbachelor’s degreewith 5+years of relevantexperience.

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)

$144,000 - $198,000 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 participatein 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: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com . This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

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