Sr. Drive Unit Continous Improvement Engineer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Inverter Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance state-of-the-art electric vehicle inverters. This role involves investigating electro-mechanical issues, implementing innovative solutions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with talented professionals to drive impactful changes and contribute to a more sustainable future. With a focus on luxury electric vehicles, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of mobility while enjoying competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about engineering and making a difference, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Vacation

Equity Program

Annual Incentive Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in engineering with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Expertise in root cause analysis and hands-on experience with shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement for high voltage electro-mechanical systems.
• Coordinate actions between design, manufacturing, quality, and production.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Project Management

Hands-on Practical Experience

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement Tools

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD Software

Metrology Equipment

Prototyping Tools

Job description

Sr. Drive Unit Continuous Improvement Engineer

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’re looking for a Hardware Engineer with structural, thermal, and electrical experience. 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!

As an Inverter Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will develop improvements to state-of-the-art electric vehicle inverters, investigate electro-mechanical issues, and implement solutions. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.

The Role:

• Lead investigation of continuous improvement activities of a high voltage electro-mechanical system
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Coordinate actions between design, manufacturing, quality and production
• Identify and implement Design-For-Assembly and cost savings activities
• Utilize a variety of metrology and laboratory equipment to root cause
• Write test plans, design test fixtures, and follow through

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with a bachelor’s or equivalent work experience
• Expertise in root cause analysis (8D, fishbone diagrams, etc.) to identify and resolve production issues
• Hands-on practical experience with shop tools and prototyping
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal stamping, die casting, etc.

Preferred:

• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt certification is a plus), and continuous improvement tools like Gauge R&R, Statistical Process Control
• Experience with automotive electric propulsion systems
• Strong 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA or similar software

Education:

• BS and/or MS in Mechanical Engineering

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.