Lucid Motors

Senior Process Development Engineer

Lucid Motors$144K — $198K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in product design or manufacturing engineering preferred.
  • Proficiency in 2D drawing and 3D CAD required.
  • Strong skills in documentation, communication, and collaboration.
  • Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes like laser welding and smart welding.
  • Familiarity with DOE and validation methods such as DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ and Cpk.

Responsibilities

  • Lead new product development from ideation to prototype.
  • Develop workholding strategies for universal capital equipment.
  • Collaborate across functions to refine product performance specifications.
  • Perform material characterization and analysis, partnering on roadmaps.
  • Work with process engineers to define product-specific requirements.
  • Develop test methods to evaluate powertrain product performance.
  • Execute experiments with vendors to optimize product and process performance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability coverage included.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays provided.
  • 401(k) retirement plan available for participation.
  • Equity program for eligible employees and performance incentives.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Development Engineer to lead the specification and advancement of powertrain product, process, and equipment technologies at Lucid Motors. This role requires a strong foundation in mechanical design, feasibility testing, electromechanical equipment integration, and process validation, including DQ, IQ, OQ, and PQ. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in laser welding, equipment design, product design for manufacturability, and metrology-based quality evaluation. Success in this position requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong commitment to technical excellence and continuous improvement. The Role: - Lead new product development efforts, including ideation, feasibility studies, and prototype development. - Develop workholding strategies and solutions to adapt universal capital equipment for process and metrology requirements. - Collaborate cross-functionally to define and refine new product performance requirements and specifications. - Perform materials characterization, analysis, and selection; partner with modeling engineers to develop technical roadmaps and execution plans. - Work closely with process engineers to define product-specific process and equipment requirements, supporting a smooth handoff to Operations, including training and implementation. - Contribute to the development of test methods and validation plans to evaluate powertrain product performance. - Design and execute experiments with vendors, OEMs, and system integrators to optimize product, process, and equipment performance. - Support the equipment commissioning including FAT and SAT activities - Lead technical discussions with suppliers to explore novel design and manufacturing solutions. - Train and support technicians in equipment and process operations for prototyping, feasibility testing, and product/process/equipment validation. Qualifications: - Product design and process development engineering experience. - 2D drawing and 3D CAD proficiency required. - Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills. - Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes, including laser welding, marking, cutting, wire bonding, and smart welding. - Familiarity with DOE and validation methods, including DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ, window testing, Cpk, and process capability studies. - Ability to travel periodically to Lucid AMP locations for onboarding, training, testing, and validation. Preferred: - 5+ years of product design or manufacturing engineering experience. - Experience refining products through metrology and testing. - Experience with SPC monitoring for production processes and equipment. - Experience developing workholding solutions for manufacturing and lab testing. Education: - PhD, master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience. 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. Base Pay Range (Annual) $144,000-$198,000 USD Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

About Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors is an American electric vehicle manufacturer that designs and produces luxury electric cars. The company's flagship vehicle, the Lucid Air, is a high-performance electric sedan that is designed to compete with other luxury electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model S. The Lucid Air is expected to have a range of over 500 miles on a single charge and will be available in several different configurations. The company was founded in 2007 by Bernard Tse and Sam Weng and is headquartered in Newark, California.
Learn more about Lucid Motors
Size
2,000 employees
Market Cap
$10.7 billion
Industry
Founded
2007
NASDAQ

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