Sr. Hardware Engineer

Lucid Motors • Newark, CA

9h • $144,000 - $198,000

About The Position

As a Senior Hardware Engineer on Lucid’s Prototype Tooling & Process Design team, you will enable the build, test, and validation of next-generation drive units. You will develop tooling and fixtures, improve prototype build processes and equipment, and partner across engineering and manufacturing to resolve issues and improve product quality, safety, and throughput.

Requirements

• Strong engineering fundamentals and a working understanding of electric motors or EV drive units.
• Experience in mechanical design, fabrication, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA).
• Proficiency with CATIA V6 or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate issues and develop practical solutions.
• Effective cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of safety practices for work involving high voltage and heavy equipment.
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting EV drive-unit builds, testing, or validation.
• Manufacturing experience, including exposure to automation, controls systems, or data acquisition.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical fabrication and rapid prototyping.
• Experience developing tooling or fixtures for prototype assembly or test.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of tooling, fixtures, and equipment for drive-unit prototype builds and testing, from concept through fabrication, implementation, and refinement.
• Create and release 3D models, engineering drawings, and other documentation for tooling and fixtures.
• Improve prototype build processes to enhance quality, safety, repeatability, and throughput.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and test engineering teams on product, process, and equipment improvements.
• Provide tooling and process engineering support to powertrain and vehicle teams.
• Support factory commissioning and manufacturing launch activities as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays and paid sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior