Materials Lab Technician, Body Structures

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 Lab Technician, Body Structures 


The Role:

· Collaborate with Lucid Engineers, internal and external resources to order, install, operate, and maintain various pieces of test equipment and machinery.

· Proactively track laboratory inventory, order consumables, calibrate equipment, and ship/receive test specimen.

· Assist engineers and/or interns with their test programs (including, but not limited to torque-tension tests, mechanical tests, metallurgical evaluation, etc.).

· Prepare samples for metallographic examination under optical microscope.

· Complies with all environmentally safe practices and regulations. All labeling and storage requirements for chemicals.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of 3 years of automotive (or related) technician experience

· A “can-do” attitude and ability to regularly lift more than 50 lbs., if needed.

· Detail oriented personality with strong documentation and reporting skills including Microsoft office and Jira/Confluence.

· Knowledge of power tools, pneumatic equipment, and machine shop tools: band saws, grinders, mill and lathe, shear press.

· Awareness of electrical hazards, including precautionary measures around high voltage equipment and rotating machinery.

Preferred:

· Experience with electric vehicles and/or automotive products a plus.

· Experience cross sectioning, mounting, polishing, and inspecting metallurgical samples via optical, digital or electronic microscope.

· Experience preparing and testing structural adhesive bonded joints.

· Experience with oven and furnace heat treatment, mechanical testing (tensile, compressive, 3-point and 4-point flexural testing), salt spray test chamber, metallurgical saws/polishers, self-pierce riveting, and flow form screwing.

· Great communication skills for relaying data (both verbal and written).

· Impeccable organization and clean work environment habits.

Education:

· High School Diploma

· ASE certification a bonus

· Other technical or vocational schools or certification with automotive focus a bonus

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 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 (hourly)$33—$45 USD

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