Sr. Brake Actuation Engineer, Chassis

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As a Brakes Design Senior Engineer for Chassis, you will help develop braking technologies and components in production vehicles. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Role

• Design and develop actuation and modulation brake components from initial concept to production
• Establish requirements for components based on desired vehicle attributes
• Design with excellence at system and component level, with great attention to every detail
• Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs
• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment
• Future technology development and implementation

Qualifications

• 5+ years of automotive industry experience, with a focus on braking systems & actuation design
• Proven experience taking brake components from concept to production
• Proven 3D CAD skills
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly
• Experience in technology, system, and supplier selection
• Experience in design release, change management and project management
• Ability to Travel domestically and internationally

Advantageous

• Demonstrated ability of hands-on problem solving
• Experience with brake pipe and hose, wheel end wiring harness, and pedal box design
• Experience and proficiency with CATIA V5/V6
• Project leadership and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of vehicle dynamics principles 
• Knowledge of NVH principles
• Ability to run CAE analysis tools
• Driven-vehicle attributes development experience
• Experience and understanding of automotive mechatronics design and control theory

Education

• BS/BEng or MS/MEng, or equivalent experience, in Mechanical Engineering or similar

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.California (Bay Area) - $115,000-165,000 per year
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.)
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