You should have a Mechanical Engineering degree, experience in 3D modeling, GD&T, FEA tools, design for manufacturability, and hands-on prototyping. Enrolled in a relevant program is essential.

You will design mechanical parts, conduct research, coordinate prototypes and tests, collaborate across teams, and lead failure analyses to improve motor gearbox components.

Software Engineering

Engineering

United States

Newark

Large

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   <b>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</b>
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   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.
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   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.
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   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.
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 <p>Team Description:</p>
 <p>The Drive Unit Engineering team works on mechanical design and packaging of drive unit lubrication and thermal system while optimizing for weight, cost, manufacturability, assembly and serviceability. We also design parts for various drive unit programs through entire design lifecycle. We collaborate with various teams like Supply chain, Supplier quality, Castings, Program management, Drive unit build, Validation and testing, etc. We are looking for a Summer 2025 intern to join our team.</p>
 <p>Role/Responsibilities:</p>
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  <li>Design and develop mechanical parts, fixture, and testing equipment for the motor gearbox by using established best practice principles.</li>
  <li>Conduct industry research to understand cutting-edge trends - integrate and improve on relevant concepts into our designs</li>
  <li>Coordinate design, prototyping, testing of components, and the documentation of those activities.</li>
  <li>Partner with colleagues in analysis, prototype, test, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, vehicle attributes, and other teams to solve challenges</li>
  <li>Lead failure analyses and experiments to propose design revisions and solutions.</li>
 </ul>
 <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p>
 <ul>
  <li>Mechanical Engineer (Bachelors/Masters)</li>
  <li>Experience with 3D modelling software like Catia/Solidworks/Creo/NX</li>
  <li>Mechanical design experience</li>
  <li>Ability to apply GD&amp;T, create drawings, and design for manufacturability/assembly (DFM, DFA, DFX)</li>
  <li>Experience with Ansys or similar finite element analysis tools</li>
 </ul>
 <p><b> </b>Nice to Have:</p>
 <ul>
  <li>Experience designing castings/injection molded components</li>
  <li>Working knowledge of oil pump, heat exchangers</li>
  <li>Working knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics</li>
  <li>Hands-on experience creating prototype models and prototypes through induvial projects</li>
 </ul>
 <p>Education:</p>
 <ul>
  <li>Field(s) of study: Mechanical Engineering, or related field</li>
  <li>Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program at an accredited university</li>
  <li>Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS)</li>
 </ul>
 <p>Program Information:</p>
 <ul>
  <li><b>Timing:</b> May- August, or June-September pending class schedules.</li>
  <li><b>Duration of Internship</b>: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.</li>
  <li><b>Work Location &amp; Environment: </b>This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab &amp; office work.</li>
  <li><b>Compensation</b>: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $40 to $60 (subject to changes).</li>
  <li><b>Relocation:</b> May be provided on a case to case basis.</li>
  <li><b>Housing/Transportation:</b> You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.</li>
  <li><b>Background Check:</b> All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check.</li>
  <li><b>Drug Screening:</b> All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen.</li>
  <li><b>Medical benefits:</b> Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.</li>
  <li><b>Visa Sponsorship</b>: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.</li>
 </ul>
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   <p>By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.</p>
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   <b>To all recruitment agencies</b>: <i>Lucid Motors </i><b><i>does not</i></b><i> 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.</i>
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   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.
  
 
 Team Description:
 The Drive Unit Engineering team works on mechanical design and packaging of drive unit lubrication and thermal system while optimizing for weight, cost, manufacturability, assembly and serviceability. We also design parts for various drive unit programs through entire design lifecycle. We collaborate with various teams like Supply chain, Supplier quality, Castings, Program management, Drive unit build, Validation and testing, etc. We are looking for a Summer 2025 intern to join our team.
 Role/Responsibilities:
 
  Design and develop mechanical parts, fixture, and testing equipment for the motor gearbox by using established best practice principles.
  Conduct industry research to understand cutting-edge trends - integrate and improve on relevant concepts into our designs
  Coordinate design, prototyping, testing of components, and the documentation of those activities.
  Partner with colleagues in analysis, prototype, test, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, vehicle attributes, and other teams to solve challenges
  Lead failure analyses and experiments to propose design revisions and solutions.
 
 Preferred Qualifications:
 
  Mechanical Engineer (Bachelors/Masters)
  Experience with 3D modelling software like Catia/Solidworks/Creo/NX
  Mechanical design experience
  Ability to apply GD&T, create drawings, and design for manufacturability/assembly (DFM, DFA, DFX)
  Experience with Ansys or similar finite element analysis tools
 
  Nice to Have:
 
  Experience designing castings/injection molded components
  Working knowledge of oil pump, heat exchangers
  Working knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics
  Hands-on experience creating prototype models and prototypes through induvial projects
 
 Education:
 
  Field(s) of study: Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program at an accredited university
  Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS)
 
 Program Information:
 
  Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules.
  Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
  Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
  Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $40 to $60 (subject to changes).
  Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis.
  Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.
  Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check.
  Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen.
  Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.
  Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.
 
 
  
   By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
  
  
   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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