Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Full Time

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.

The Powertrain E-Motor Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for taking the lead role in designing new Powertrain equipment at Lucid. The Powertrain E-Motor Sr. Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Logistics, Manufacturing Operations, Facilities, Product Engineering, New Product Introduction and other cross-functional teams to ensure Powertrain equipment is properly designed and installed.

You Will

• Demonstrate the ability to lead technical efforts of teams engaged in complex equipment engineering development
• Develop manufacturing process for motor winding, balancing, assembly and EOL testing lines
• Prepare and procure all items for station readiness for Powertrain line launches
• Able to work cross-functionally with all disciplines involved in specifying and engineering Powertrain equipment
• Work collaboratively with project team on all stages of Powertrain line development from conception to launch
• Ability to efficiently implement engineering solutions on manufacturing equipment based on product design changes
• Utilize analytic problem-solving skills, including knowledge of 8D, Six Sigma, DOE or similar certifications/ disciplines
• Use of 3D modeling and simulations to validate equipment designs
• Familiarity with equipment control systems, equipment I/Os and basic machine coding logic
• Work with layout engineering to prepare and optimize Powertrain line layouts
• Experience working with the following equipment: robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, position sensors, material handling, fluid dispensing, deflection analysis, vision systems, conveyor and laser cleaning/ metrology
• Experience with GD&T, Winding equipment, trickle coating, spinning balancing, DC tools, Dyno testing, DC tools, press equipment.
• Own end to end E Motor manufacturing line performance, including throughput, yield, uptime, and launch readiness.
• Drive equipment and process design decisions balancing cost, capacity, manufacturability, scalability, and long term sustainment.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for chronic equipment and process issues impacting safety, quality, delivery, or cost.
• Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for Manufacturing Engineers and technicians supporting Powertrain E Motor lines.
• Review and guide equipment and process designs to ensure best practices, standardization, and reuse across Powertrain programs.
• Provide technical leadership during equipment buy off, commissioning, and production ramp up.
• Lead technical engagement with equipment suppliers, including RFQ development, design reviews, FAT/SAT, and final acceptance.
• Support capital planning and justification for new and modified Powertrain manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure supplier solutions meet Lucid standards for safety, reliability, maintainability, and automation robustness.
• Partner with Product Engineering to influence DFM/DFA decisions and manufacturing feasibility early in the design phase.

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required
• 5+ years in Powertrain E-Motor Equipment/ Manufacturing/ Process Engineering
• Experience in the automotive Powertrain E-Motor equipment design/ sustaining is a must
• Ability to influence outcomes and drive initiatives in complex environments.
• Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Catia and Delmia
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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