System Definition Engineer, Drive Unit

Company: Lucid Motors
Location: Newark
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt 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.
As a Staff System Definition Engineer / Technical Specialist on the Motor Gearbox Engineering team, you will have design ownership of next generation EV mechanical propulsion systems and components for Lucid vehicles, motorsports programs and other applications. You will work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with talented and passionate colleagues to design, prototype, test and launch these exciting products into production.
The Role:

• Define the Drive Unit performance specifications to deliver the Flagship Vehicle requirements
• Be the primary technical link between the vehicle program and the drive unit team
• Work with the Drive Unit Sub-System owners to establish the optimum technology set that delivers the most competitive and highest value Drive Unit.
• Define appropriate analytical and physical testing methods to ensure the technology combinations being identified are optimum and will deliver the expected results
• Work with the testing team to establish the most efficient and effective approach to deliver the development understanding for all of the Drive Units
• Work closely with the Lead Design Engineer for the Drive Unit to ensure they understand the technical definition for their design
• Develop a strategy paper demonstrating a strong technology road map
• Travel domestically and internationally as required
  Qualifications:
  • At least 8 years of relevant development experience in electric motors, geartrains, castings, thermal systems or other relevant systems
  • Demonstrated track record of excellence and innovation yielding tangible results in at least one (preferably more) finished, manufactured product
  • Translating vehicle requirements down to System specifications
  • Excellent organization and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive, ownership mindset and strong work ethic
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Collaborative, team player personalityPreferred:
    • Automotive powertrain experience - especially transmission and EV powertrain systems
    • Experience selecting and working directly with suppliers and subcontractors
    • Hands-on mechanical test build and prototyping skills
    • Previous direct involvement in product launch for mass production
    • Led complex research and development projects in a fast paced environmentEducation:
      • BS, minimum (MS, preferred) in mechanical engineering or a related fieldAt 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, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
        Notice regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirement as a condition of gainful employment within the United StatesAt Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus, and the increased transmissibility with recent variants, all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States, must provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses) based on the manufacturer's guidelines on their first day of employment.Individuals seeking a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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