Senior Process Development Engineer
$144k - $198kInternship
Lucid Motors
About Lucid At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- PhD, master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
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