Sr. Drive Unit Continous Improvement Engineer

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.

We’re looking for a Hardware Engineer with structural, thermal, and electrical experience. If you’re the kind of person who sees a problem, develops a solution, and engineers an improvement no one’s asked for yet, then we want to talk with you! 

As an Inverter Continuous Improvement Engineer, you will develop improvements to state-of-the-art electric vehicle inverters, investigate electro-mechanical issues, and implement solutions. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.  

 

The Role: 

• Lead investigation of continuous improvement activities of a high voltage electro-mechanical system 

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment 

• Coordinate actions between design, manufacturing, quality and production 

• Identify and implement Design-For-Assembly and cost savings activities 

• Utilize a variety of metrology and laboratory equipment to root cause 

• Write test plans, design test fixtures, and follow through  

 

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience with a bachelor’s or equivalent work experience 

• Expertise in root cause analysis (8D, fishbone diagrams, etc.) to identify and resolve production issues 

• Hands-on practical experience with shop tools and prototyping 

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal stamping, die casting, etc. 

 
 

Preferred: 

• Proficiency in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt certification is a plus), and continuous improvement tools like Gauge R&R, Statistical Process Control 

• Experience with automotive electric propulsion systems 

• Strong data analysis skills, including MATLAB 

• Strong 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA or similar software  

 

Education: 

• BS and/or MS in Mechanical Engineering 

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)$140,000—$192,500 USD

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide