Intern, HV Charging Mechanical, Summer 2026

As an Intern on HV Charging Mechanical, you must possess a strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals and CAD. As our ideal candidate, you exhibit a can-do attitude and approach your work with vigor and determination. You can successfully demonstrate excellence in your respective field, possess the ability to learn quickly and strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. 

Role/ Responsibilities:   

• Optimize production parts for size, weight, durability, performance and cost  
• Use Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies to plan and test characteristics of new products still in the early design stage 
• Take ownership of components needed for building and testing of charging hardware (charge ports, OBCs, HV harnesses), completing every aspect of component engineering development from concept to build to final validation 
• Root cause testing failures seen in Design Validation of state-of-the-art HV assemblies and explore design solutions to solve them 
• Integrate mechanical designs with HV electrical systems in a multidisciplinary environment 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A strong understanding of Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals  
• Experience working with CAD 
• Experience with data analysis using Excel, MATLAB, Python, or similar 
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM)  
• Hands on Mechanical Engineering experience  

Nice to Have: 

• Experience with high voltage design for automotive or aerospace 
• Familiarity with the basics of modern automotive HV system architecture 
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and/or Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies 

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. 
• Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $35 to $51 (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.