Mechanical Engineer II, HV Battery

Newark, CA, United States

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.

As a Mechanical Engineer in the HV Battery team, you will develop state-of-the-art HV devices, HV/LV harnesses and distribution systems for electric vehicles. You will investigate challenges, and implement innovative solutions. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude, demonstrates excellence in their respective fields, and possesses the ability to adapt quickly within a fast-paced environment. They are always striving to push the envelope of what's possible.

The Role:

You will own the design of core battery tech (i.e. HV/LV harnesses, busbars, connectors, HV devices) for the Lucid Air, Gravity, and Midsize from concept to production
You will conceptualize, test, and release high volume battery components that will enable Lucid to make the most compelling and sustainable vehicles in the world
Your innovative battery designs will directly influence key aspects of Lucid's acclaimed electric powertrains, including safety, mass, performance, cost, and reliability.
You'll learn to leverage your engineering skills to tackle complex, cross-functional battery design challenges.
To push boundaries and reimagine what's possible in EV performance, efficiency, and design
To expand your engineering skills by navigating unfamiliar challenges

Qualifications:

You have a strong desire to learn, to make an impact, and challenge yourself
You can leverage your intuitive understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals
You have an innate desire to build things
You can creatively think through design problems
Strong CAD skills with 3DExperience/Catia CAD or equivalent
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as harness fabrication, injection molding, stamping, insulation methods, and end of line testing
Understand vehicle-level systems engineering including communications, functionality trade-offs, grounding, creepage and clearance, EMC strategies
Hands-on experience designing and building electro-mechanical systems

Preferred:

1-2 years experience designing high voltage batteries or battery disconnect components (60VDC+, FSAE Electric, etc)
1-2 years experience designing LV/HV harnesses and integrating complex systems
Knowledge of connector design for high-voltage environments
Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
Previous experience designing parts that have shipped in volume

Education:

BS and/or MS in Mechanical Engineering

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