Sr. Prototype Development Technician

Lucid Motors
Newark, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward mid-level professionals with hands-on experience in luxury automobile systems, comfortable with building prototype vehicles and resolving mechanical issues.

Best fit for

  • Mid-level professionals with 4+ years in luxury automobile technician roles and a background in automotive fabrication
    — “4+ years Luxury Automobile Technician experience
  • Candidates who have demonstrated creativity in solving mechanical problems and are open to working in a fast-paced environment
    — “Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical problems
  • Individuals with a strong foundation in automotive technology or ASE certification and the ability to work independently with tools
    — “Degree in Automotive Technology or ASE Certification

Things to consider

  • The role requires a commitment to working overtime, weekends, and being willing to travel.
    — “Willing to work overtime, weekend, etc...
  • This position demands a hands-on approach, as candidates must bring their own professional automotive toolbox.
    — “You bring your own professional automotive toolbox

How to stand out

  • Highlight past experience in identifying assembly and service issues during prototype development.
    — “Work closely with Design engineers and identify potential assembly and service issues
  • Emphasize your ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to rapid changes.
    — “Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary cooperative environment
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · IndividualLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • developed state-of-the-art electric vehicle prototypes
  • identified potential assembly issues
Typical background
7+ years of luxury automobile technician experienceability to work in a fast-paced environment

Skills & requirements

Required

Automotive TechnologyAssembly And Service Issues IdentificationMultidisciplinary Cooperation

Preferred

Race Team ExperienceFabrication Skills

About the role

Original posting from Lucid Motors via Greenhouse

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.

As a Sr. Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Integration, you will help develop and commercialize state-of-the-art electric vehicle. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience. Demonstrate ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment and be excellent at multi-tasking.  

Your Role: 

Build state of the art automotive prototype vehicle, systems, and subsystems 

Work closely with Design engineers and identify potential assembly and service issues 

Work efficiently within a multidisciplinary cooperative environment 

Qualifications: 

Degree in Automotive Technology or ASE Certification  

Willing to work overtime, weekend, etc... 

Ability to travel 

Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical problems 

4+ years Luxury Automobile Technician experience 

You bring your own professional automotive toolbox 

Advantageous: 

Professional Race team experience 

Fabrication skills 

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.Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.Base Pay Range (hourly)$42—$58 USD

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.  

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations. 

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. 

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. 

Source: Lucid Motors careers (Greenhouse)

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