Engineer, Materials

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.

Materials Engineer, Materials & Joining

We are seeking a Materials Engineer to join the Body Materials & Joining team at Lucid. The ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective field(s), possess the ability to learn quickly, and excel within a fast-paced environment. As a Materials Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting a wide range of materials testing and failure analysis. You will apply your knowledge and expertise to characterize materials, analyze failure modes, and ensure our products meet high standards for quality and performance. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to support R&D, product development, and production processes.

The Role:

- Perform materials testing and characterization to support Lucid Engineering, analyze test results, generate detailed reports, and provide recommendations for material selection, design improvements, and process enhancements.

- Drive advancements in materials test & characterization capabilities at Lucid.

- Author material test procedures and specifications.

- Conduct failure analysis investigations to identify the root cause for engineering issues across all Lucid Programs.

- Provide guidance to cross functional teams on appropriate test methodologies and procedures to solve problems.

- Work closely with R&D, CAE, production, and quality assurance teams to provide testing support for new product development, process optimization, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

- Min. 1 years of experience as a materials or materials test engineer or 16 months as a materials engineering (or related field) intern working in a laboratory environment.

- Understanding of process-structure-property relationships in metallic materials.

- In-depth understanding of material property evaluations using a first principles approach.

- Expertise in uniaxial tensile testing, 3 pt bend testing, compression testing, microhardness testing, cross sectioning, mounting/polishing, and optical microscopy.

- Competence in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) including Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), microstructure analysis, and practical fractography.

- Knowledge of Differential Mechanical Analysis (DMA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), fatigue testing.

- Knowledge of environmental testing such as humidity, UV exposure, and corrosion is a plus.

- Knowledge of spot weld characterization is a plus.

Education:

- BS in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering or other relevant fields.

Preferred:

- MS in/Materials/ Metallurgical Engineering.

- Experience with Catia V5/V6 is preferred but not essential.

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.