Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain E-Motor
Lucid Motors
Newark, CA, USA
USD 132,200-193,820 / year + Equity
Posted on Mar 25, 2025
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 Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Powertrain E-Motor, you will be responsible for taking the lead role in designing new Powertrain equipment at Lucid. You 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
You bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering required
- 8+ 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
At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
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.
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.)
Base Pay Range (Annual)
$132,200—$193,820 USD
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