Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Casa Grande, AZ 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.

The Manufacturing Technician will play a key role in supporting the manufacturing and assembly of systems across various production areas. This position requires a hands-on technician with a strong technical background, capable of executing process checks, equipment maintenance, and quality inspections while ensuring alignment with production standards.

Technicians in this role will work closely with Manufacturing Engineers and cross-functional teams to support equipment functionality, process stability, and documentation such as Work Instructions, PFMEA, and the Bill of Process (BoP). The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in troubleshooting production issues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day support on production lines, ensuring process adherence and responding to equipment or process issues in a timely manner.
• Operate and troubleshoot key production systems, including leak testers, torque tools, dispensing units, and electrical/mechanical test equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations, and minor repairs to maintain equipment uptime and performance.
• Support process development and optimization by executing tests, collecting data, and validating process parameters.
• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of Work Instructions, PFMEA updates, and the Bill of Process.
• Participate in the development and validation of new processes, tooling, and production equipment.
• Monitor and analyze key production metrics such as cycle time, yield, and defect trends, escalating issues as needed.
• Support product and process changes during new product introductions or line transitions.
• Ensure safe practices in high-voltage and high-precision assembly environments, maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation of actions performed, equipment status, and process deviations.

Key Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in an automotive or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with leak-testing equipment and troubleshooting methods.
• Familiarity with torque and dispensing tools, test systems, and automation platforms.
• Understanding of manufacturing documentation such as Work Instructions, PFMEA, and the Bill of Process.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics, and process specifications.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting capabilities.
• Basic experience with MES systems and data-collection tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team environment.
• Willingness to support shift coverage, weekend work, or off-hours troubleshooting when needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with quality-validation methods.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, 5S, and structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 8D, DMAIC).
• Previous exposure to process audits and documentation revisions in a regulated manufacturing setting.

Physical Requirements (may include but are not limited to):

• Standing: Frequent/intermittent, up to 8 hours per day
• Walking: Frequent/intermittent, up to 8 hours per day
• Sitting: Occasional/intermittent, up to 2 hours per day
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs occasionally/intermittently
• Carrying: Up to 50 lbs occasionally/intermittently
• Pushing/Pulling: Between 50100 lbs occasionally/intermittently

At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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.)