Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, HVAC and Thermal

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.

Lucid Motors seeks an outstanding Mechanical Engineer to transform the automotive landscape, taking on the role of Staff Mechanical Design Engineer focused on innovative heating/cooling systems. 

This individual will collaborate closely with various departments and external suppliers to deliver exceptional vehicles. We require a senior-level contributor adept at guiding products from concept to production, with a sharp eye for design flaws and manufacturing challenges. The ideal candidate demonstrates end-to-end project involvement, process improvement initiatives, and effective communication with senior management and stakeholders. 

This position demands a strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and project completion drive, aligning with Lucid Motors' commitment to redefine automotive excellence. 

Please note this position is for mechanical design engineer, not a simulation engineer or thermal analyst. Candidates w/o prior mechanical design experience employing CAD will not be considered for this role. 

 

The role: 

· Design and development of parts and assemblies for vehicle programs through the entire life cycle from concept to production to service/warranty/end-of-life 

· Assure thermal systems and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability. 

· Manage suppliers and projects to ensure timely program deliverables within budget. 

· Develop component and system-level requirements based on vehicle-level requirements and customer experience to create component specifications. 

· Develop and execute component and subsystem design verification plans and test methods to validate adherence to requirements. 

· Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing HVAC and thermal system operation. 

· This position requires some level of technical leadership to drive the design to completion through collaboration and coordination. 

 

Qualifications: 

· Strong fundamental knowledge in engineering in thermal and energy science, materials properties, and stress analysis. 

· Outstanding design, packaging, and 3D modeling skills - we use CATIA and consider candidates with strong capability in any other CAD package. 

· Expertise in detailed Mechanical design, preferably from automotive, aerospace, medical or other high volume manufacturing industry. 

· Should bring experience in design, failure identification, defining requirements, developing test procedures and validation plans, supporting manufacturing. 

· Experience designing and working with manufacturers to create parts and assemblies using high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping, die casting, blow molding, etc) in any industry. 

· Demonstrable motivation and ability to solve novel, difficult design problems with tight timing constraints. 

· Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment 

· Ability to perform hand calculations and create spreadsheet models to do first-order sizing of components. 

· Ability to apply GD&T, create drawings, and design for manufacturability/assembly (DFM, DFA, DFX) 

· Very good understanding of tolerancing for various manufacturing processes. 

 

Preferred: 

· Working knowledge of automotive thermal systems including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, cabin air filtration, compressors, HVAC units, sensors, fluid transfer components, and vehicle performance testing 

· Working knowledge of psychometrics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal management