Senior Process Development Engineer

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Newark, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Equity program

Annual incentive program

Job summary

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Process Development Engineer in California to lead powertrain product, process, and equipment development. The role requires strong mechanical design, feasibility testing, and metrology-based quality evaluation, with hands-on work in laser welding and manufacturability.

Travel to AMP sites will be needed. You will drive new product development, define specifications, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure robust, scalable

Qualifications

• Product design and process development engineering experience.
• 2D drawing and 3D CAD proficiency required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Product design

Process development

CAD proficiency

Documentation & communication

Travel willingness

Education

PhD or Master’s +3y exp

Bachelor +5y exp

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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

We are seekingan experiencedSenior Process Development Engineerto lead the specification and advancement of powertrainproduct,process, and equipment technologies at Lucid Motors. This role requiresa strong foundationin 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 whilemaintaininga strong commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement.

The Role:

• Lead new product development efforts, including ideation, feasibility studies, and prototype development.
• Developworkholdingstrategies 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 withmodelingengineers 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 tooptimizeproduct, process, and equipment performance.
• Supporttheequipment 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

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$144,000 — $198,000 USD

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, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance withthe 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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