Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Paint Materials

Lucid Motors • Casa Grande, AZ

95d

About The Position

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. Lucid Motors is seeking a Staff Paint Materials Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join us at Amp-1 in Casa Grande, AZ. This opportunity will be responsible for defining material specifications for paint systems (pre-treatment, E-Coat, primer, basecoat, clear coat) as well as sealers, adhesives, betafoam, and related materials. This role partners closely with suppliers to ensure all materials meet functional, aesthetic, and durability requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• A minimum of 8+ years of experience (10+ years preferred) in automotive topcoat technology and paint materials (development + manufacturing support).
• Direct OEM automotive manufacturing experience (required).
• Proven ability to lead or collaborate within cross-functional teams to achieve program targets (required).
• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic & international).

Nice To Haves

• Factory Acceptance Testing/Site Acceptance Testing, Buyoff experience (preferred).
• Mechanical, electrical, P&ID drawing understanding (preferred).
• Industrial Engineering experience (preferred).
• Process simulation experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute DOEs with suppliers to validate materials against industry standards.
• Define and document specifications for paint materials, sealers, and adhesives.
• Manage the process of developing and maintaining color standards.
• Collaborate with the Design Studio to deliver colors that meet both aesthetic and performance criteria.
• Work with product engineers to ensure correct material specifications are applied.
• Establish validation and launch plans in partnership with suppliers and manufacturing engineers.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for environmental compliance related to paint and material formulations.
• Ensure all formulations meet the requirements of governing environmental agencies.
• Support process development, including establishing application parameters for paints and sealers.
• Lead pretreatment and E-Coat development to optimize corrosion resistance.
• Contribute to control plan creation to ensure operational readiness.
• Support RFQ processes for direct material contracts and indirect system material needs.
• Maintain HMIS compliance for material toxicity and corrosivity.
• Oversee lab testing and buyoffs with vendors for new material approvals.
• Evaluate and integrate new paint technologies for compatibility with approved materials.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation
• 401k
• Equity program eligibility
• Discretionary annual incentive program eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees