Intern, Seating Systems, Summer 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 the Intern, Seating Systems, you must possess a strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, and have an eye for detail. As our ideal candidate, you exhibit a can-do attitude and approach your work with vigor and determination. You can successfully demonstrate excellence in your respective field, possess the ability to learn quickly and strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Role/Responsibilities:

• Hand calculations for determining the stress/strain on a particular section of the seat structure for a given load case
• Help with prototype seat builds for various gate deliverables
• Lead/assist in the benchmarking activity
• Work with cross functional teams within Lucid to drive the deliverables keeping the timing and cost for the project in mind
• Help with the seat mockups within the prototype/current production vehicles
• Help run subjective seat performance validations, to help improve seat functions such as massage, heat, vent, comfort

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design experience creating a product in CAD, CATIA V5/V6 is a major plus 
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals 
• Basic understanding of electrical and electronics systems 
• Experience in kinematics
• Experience in writing technical reports
• Keen eye for detail 
• Experience working with MATLAB for simulations 
• Solidworks experience is a plus 
• Ability to work cross functionally with multiple teams
• Strong communication skills
• A self starter mentality

Nice to Have:

• Automotive experience
• Basic knowledge in Electrical/SW fundamentals
• Experience building things in past internship or projects
• Creating CAD/ section cuts using the 3DX platform

Education:

• Field(s) of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field 
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at an accredited university
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS) 

Program Information: 

• Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules. 
• Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
• Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $40 to $60 (subject to changes).
• Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis. 
• Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.  
• Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check. 
• Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen. 
• Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.
• Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization. 

Compensation 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 organizationa