Sr. Hardware Engineer

The Role

• Lead the 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.
• Work collaboratively with design, manufacturing, and test engineering teams, to realize 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Education

• Master's Degree with 3+ years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years of experience

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.

Base Pay Range (Annual) $144,000 - $198,000 USD

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 a 401(k) retirement plan. 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 participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.