Senior Mechanical Engineer - Low Voltage Electronics

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.

 

The Role:

• Design and develop mechanical systems and components for electronic products, ensuring proper integration with electrical circuitry, PCBs, and other electronic parts.
• Collaborate with electrical, SW and System engineers to define Electrical, Mechanical , Thermal management and other environmental requirements.
• Work with CAE engineers to interpret Mechanical and Thermal simulations results and analysis
• Conduct mechanical testing, including stress, thermal, and vibration analysis, to validate designs.
• Evaluate materials, manufacturing methods, and processes for cost-effective, high-quality production.
• Support the prototyping, testing, and iteration of electronic products.
• Design enclosures, brackets, and other mechanical parts for various electronic devices with a focus on durability and functionality.
• Ensure that designs comply with industry standards and regulations (e.g., EMC, UL, FCC, IC, CE ).
• Work closely with the production team to ensure designs are manufacturable and assist with assembly processes.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues in existing products, proposing improvements for performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency.
• Provide support for documentation, including BOM (Bill of Materials), assembly drawings, and design specifications.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to share design updates, risks, and recommendations.
• Select Off the shelf connectors or design custom connectors with a Electrical and Mechanical considerations

 

Qualifications:

• First principle thinking
• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with at least 5 years of Industry relevant experience.
• Proven experience in mechanical design, particularly in the development of electronic products or systems.
• Strong proficiency with CATIA CAD Tool.
• Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM), design for assembly (DFA), and prototyping techniques.
• Solid understanding of material properties, including plastics, metals, and composites used in electronics packaging.
• Knowledge of thermal management strategies and vibration isolation in electronic systems.
• Familiarity with the electrical engineering design process, including component selection and integration with mechanical systems.
• Experience working with EOL fixtures, SMT equipment and other equipment for Electro-Mechanical components.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Familiarity with industry standards, including UL, RoHS, and ISO certifications.
• Previous experience in consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive, or industrial products is a plus
• Experience designing complex mechanical and/or Electro-mechanical assemblies for rough environmental uses to survive Mechanical and Thermal fatigue loads

Advantageous:

• Proficiency in utilizing CAD software CATIA V5 or preferred V6, for 3D modeling and packaging design
• Experience in using CAE tools such as Ansys Workbench or Ansys Electronics Desktop for Electro-mechanical Analysis
• Experience with Interconnects such as busbars, Board to board connectors, FPC , FFC , terminals , coating

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,