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Mechanical Engineer II, Drive Unit

Lucid Motors
Casa Grande, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 8/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer II, Drive Unit position at Lucid Motors?

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.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer II, Drive Unit as part of product engineering organization in the plant. The candidate will work with multi-disciplinary teams to drive product/specification related investigations to resolution for the products in production. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. Candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for impactful results in a fast-paced environment

You Will

  • Solve complex component/system level problems using standard problem-solving techniques and Design of Experiments (DoE)
  • Data driven proactive problem solving, root cause analysis & issue avoidance due to process deviations or critical part quality issues
  • Troubleshoot all Drive Unit, motor gearbox related issues with datalink communication tools
  • Provide design for manufacturability (DFM), design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA) & serviceability feedback in future product development processes
  • Responsible for Assembly Drawings and Design Intent Assembly requirements of Drive Unit System
  • Advise on build process development and possible improvements for high volume production lines
  • Drive product change management to address known product compatibility issues for high volume production or known product design issues in production

Requirements

  • BS in Mechanical or Automotive disciplines with 4 years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle attributes.
  • Experience in product problem solving using industry standard techniques.
  • Proficient in data analysis using statistics Minitab or JMP, Python, MATLAB
  • Previously participated in prototype builds or launch events.
  • Knowledge of Electric Drive Unit, Inverters, MCU, & associated troubleshooting.
  • Experience with design and release of automotive transmission components
  • Experience in using DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP&R, DFM, & RCA with cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional communication and documentation skills are required using Atlassian products.
  • Requires proficiency in Catia or 3DX, Stack up analysis (2D & 3D), SQL, Canalyzer
  • Travel is required between the factory in Casa Grande, AZ and Engineering HQ in Newark, CA on as needed basis

Preferred

  • MS in Mechanical or Automotive disciplines with 2 years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle attributes
  • Hands on experience in design & release of components in E-Motor, Planetary Gear Trains, & DU assemblies

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, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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