Intern, Body Structures, Summer 2025

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.

Team Description:

Body Structures team is responsible for the design and development of weight efficient automotive BIW Structural parts and assemblies to deliver the highest level of performance in NVH, Durability and Crashworthiness performance from a blank page into production. We are looking to hire an intern on our team for Summer 2025.

Role/Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the design of body structure components, including sheet metal stampings, extrusion, casting, or plastic parts
• Benchmark body structure designs
• Work closely with CAE teams interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design
• Work with manufacturing to ensure efficient buildable designs
• Support prototype builds in a hands-on manner

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or a related field of study
• Knowledge of structures, mechanics of materials and Mechanical Design
• Experience using CAD software, CATIA V5 or V6 a plus
• Ability to conceptualize and communicate effectively

Nice to Have:

• Automotive experience through Formula SAE or previous roles in the industry
• Experience with stampings, castings, and extrusion processes
• Experience with GD&T

Education:

• Field(s) of study: Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program at an accredited university
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS) 

Program Information: 

• Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules. 
• Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
• Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $40 to $60 (subject to changes).
• Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis. 
• Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.  
• Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check. 
• Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen. 
• Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.
• Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization. 

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