Technical Specialist, CAE Crashworthiness

Lucid Motors USA, Inc.; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors USA, Inc. is seeking a Technical Specialist, CAE Crashworthiness to evaluate vehicle crash performance using advanced CAE methods and collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams.

You will build high-fidelity models, run simulations, and generate actionable design recommendations for both frontal and side impacts, including pedestrian protection. The role requires 8+ years of CAE experience in automotive crashworthiness, strong regulatory knowledge, and leadership ability to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-vehicle crashworthiness CAE experience.
• Regulatory knowledge: FMVSS, UNECE, USNCAP, IIHS, Euro NCAP, China NCAP.
• Ability to present CAE results concisely and lead root-cause actions.

Responsibilities

• Execute simulations to evaluate full vehicle crashworthiness performance (high/low speed frontal, side, rear, pedestrian protection).
• Generate design recommendations, working cross-functionally with engineering teams.
• Assist with building a high-fidelity CAE model from CAD data.
• Create analysis reports and communicate program status to relevant teams.
• Lead/mentor junior engineers.

Skills

CAE crashworthiness

LS-DYNA

Ansa/Meta

Oasys

HyperWorks

Python

CAD

CATIA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

Python scripting tools

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 currently seeking a Technical Specialist, CAE Crashworthiness. This position requires an experienced professional with a balance approach to CAE and testing. 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 learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

The Role

• Execute simulations to evaluate full vehicle structural crashworthiness performance for high and low speed frontal, side, rear impact and pedestrian protection
• Generate feasible vehicle design recommendations, working cross functionally with engineering teams.
• Assist with building a high-fidelity CAE model from CAD data.
• Create analysis reports and communicate program status to relevant teams.
• Participate in post-test teardowns to correlate CAE results to physical tests.
• Where appropriate, conduct DOE/DFSS studies by utilizing optimization tools on vehicle designs to meet performance requirements within the constraints of conflicting attributes such cost and mass.
• Support the creation of standard work procedures for delivering quality models and simulation results.
• Lead/mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

• This position requires an experienced professional with a balanced approach to CAE and testing
• Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination
• 8+ years’ experience in full vehicle crashworthiness CAE working for an automotive OEM or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of global regulatory and consumer safety requirements: FMVSS, UNECE, USNCAP, IIHS, Euro NCAP, China NCAP etc...
• Strong analytical skills to draw meaningful conclusions from CAE results
• Demonstrable experience of root causing test performance and correlation of CAE models
• Demonstrable ability to concisely present technical issues, CAE results, findings and propose next steps
• Advanced user of LS-DYNA and pre/post processing tools such as: Ansa/Meta, Oasys suite, Hyperworks
• Scripting using Python
• Experience with CAD, CATIA is a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Master’s or higher degree is preferred.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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