Sr. Fastener Engineer, Body Structures

Lucid Motors

5500

Newark, CA, United States

Posted on: 2023-01-31

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

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About the company:

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.

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 Senior Fastener Design Engineer. This position requires an experienced professional responsible for the design and development of joints and bolted fasteners across the vehicle. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

SF Bay Area [ $115,000 - $165,000 ]

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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Role

Support the Design Engineer’s development activities in the selection of fasteners based upon usage, coating and part strength to meet their joint requirements

Collaborate with cross functional teams such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Service, Purchasing, Suppliers and other internal and external partners to develop robust joint solutions to facilitate world class designs

Required to create and maintain 3D standard parts & 2D drawings using Catia V6

Strive to achieve commonization of fasteners with assembly-friendly solutions

Participate in the root cause analysis of fastener related quality issues as well as other continuous improvement activities as required

Design custom fastening solutions when necessary

Diligently follow industry standards where applicable

Interface with fastener suppliers to develop, release and update engineering specifications, ensure proper material properties, processes, and quality standards

Review test data and undertake post-testing activities including design allowable calculations, and failure mode analysis

Conduct joint analysis and validation in addition to establishing fastener catalog standard to develop a robust mechanical joining strategy for the vehicle

Contribute with CAE team to specify load, determine stress limits and improve fastener analysis method

Perform bolted joint analysis and testing to optimize robustness and minimize the design cost

Track and monitor the progress of fastener selections, releasing and validation activities

Investigate the latest fastening technologies and guide the deployment into future Lucid vehicles in the Hardware engineering areas such as powertrain, battery systems, body structures, closures, interiors, and exteriors

Ability to create testing plan and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved

Coordinate and communicate with interfacing suppliers to ensure requirements are being met

Effectively provide direction to others and negotiate a balanced solution

Determine required tolerances using GD&T

Testing experience (especially ultrasonics and strain gauge)

· Torque audit experience (needs to be familiar with the various tools used to apply and read torque)

· Theoretical calculation experience (for hard and soft joints)

Travel domestically and internationally as required

Qualifications

5+ years of expertise in automotive Fastener engineering at OEM or supplier desired

Experience in fastener mechanical testing such torque to failure

Experience in the criteria required for fastener selections and recommendations

Experience performing design reviews of fastener joints

Solid understanding of GD&T standards, material selections, and DFM principles

Design release engineering experiences including engineering change management and project management experiences desired

Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software

Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts

Experience in technology, system and supplier selections

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent professional automotive fastening experience