Sr. Powertrain Business & Planning Associate

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 are seeking a Sr. Powertrain Business & Planning Associate to support strategic planning, operational modeling, and business analytics within the Powertrain organization. This role will play a critical part in driving data-driven decision-making, financial modeling, and business case development to optimize operations and support long-term powertrain strategy.

 

As part of the Powertrain Strategic Planning & Business Management team, you will collaborate with engineering, finance, supply chain, and leadership teams to provide insights that enhance operational efficiency, cost structure, and business performance.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Strategic & Business Analysis

• Develop and analyze business cases, engagement models, and capital investment strategies for powertrain projects
• Conduct market research, competitive benchmarking, and scenario analysis to support long-term powertrain planning
• Identify operational inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities across the powertrain organization

Operational & Financial Modeling

• Build data-driven financial models to assess the impact of engineering decisions, manufacturing investments, and cost structures
• Support budget planning and forecasting for powertrain programs in collaboration with finance teams
• Develop resource planning models to optimize headcount, capital expenditure, and operational workflows

Data Analytics & Performance Tracking

• Create dashboards, reports, and KPIs to track powertrain performance, cost efficiency, and operational metrics
• Analyze cost trends, program efficiency, and risk factors to provide actionable insights for leadership
• Leverage data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.) to present key findings and recommendations

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, finance, corp. facilities, supply chain, and leadership teams to drive business improvements
• Support executive reporting, presentations, and strategic decision-making with data-driven insights
• Act as a liaison between powertrain leadership and corporate strategy teams to align business objectives

 

Qualifications & Skills:

 

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in business analysis, financial modeling, strategic planning, or operations
• Strong understanding of powertrain systems, EV industry dynamics, and manufacturing operations
• Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar data analytics tools
• Experience in business case development, cost modeling, and scenario analysis
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for cross-functional collaboration

 

Preferred

• Experience in the EV industry, automotive sector, or consulting
• Familiarity with CAPEX/OPEX planning, investment analysis, and cost optimization
• Knowledge of supply chain logistics, manufacturing processes, and operational efficiency metrics
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work in fast-paced, data-driven environments

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.