You should have a strong grasp of engineering concepts, be detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn. A collaborative spirit and enrollment in a relevant degree program are essential.

You will assist in project planning, execute energy studies, analyze test data, coordinate with teams, and troubleshoot issues on prototype vehicles to improve efficiency.

Engineering

Product

United States

Newark

Large

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.

Automotive

Lucid Motors

Here for luxury. Here for performance. Here for good.

Manufacturing & Electronics

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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><b> Team Description:</b></p>
 <p>"Go as far as you can, as fast as is possible, using the least amount of energy."</p>
 <p>Efficiency, Performance &amp; Systems team is mainly focused on following activities:</p>
 <p><b> Vehicle / Systems Modelling</b></p>
 <ul>
  <li>We develop and maintain an integrated vehicle performance model. This model can be used for analyses of existing and developing vehicle programs, for component analyses, and for controls development and tuning.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>We validate models of components and subsystems against data to validate and correlate our libraries.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>We support energy consumption / range homologation testing for all regions where Lucid sells products, as dictated by applicable regulations.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>We support performance testing for all regions where Lucid sells products, confirming the applicable regulations.</li>
 </ul>
 <p><b>General Vehicle Efficiency</b></p>
 <ul>
  <li>We work to improve the efficiency and performance of existing products, through hardware and software changes.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>We provide modeling and testing services to teams at Lucid to assess the impact of proposed changes.</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>We collaborate with engineering teams on new products to provide guidance during development to make sure we design the optimal products.</li>
 </ul>
 <p><b>Role/Responsibilities: </b></p>
 <p>This role will offer unique opportunity for interns who want to have both engineering &amp; program management experience at Lucid. As an intern in the Efficiency, Performance and Systems group, you will get the opportunity to interface with cross-functional teams to improve the energy efficiency of Lucid vehicles. Additionally, you will get exposure to the program management world where you learn how to reach that point of testing &amp; eventually close out projects. You will also get some exposure to analyzing data from the vehicle to understand its overall operation, system interactions and identify sources of efficiency improvement. Your day to day will require you to work on test vehicles for data collection, diagnosing any vehicle issues, set up a benchmark test plan, develop project timelines &amp; coordinate resources to keep project on track.</p>
 <ul>
  <li>Learn and assist in managing and developing project plans &amp; execution timelines</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Hands-on work to execute vehicle level energy consumption studies followed by data analysis identify any optimization strategies</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Brainstorm &amp; propose effective ways for project scheduling &amp; monitoring using Jira dashboards or any other industry prevalent tool</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Engage with cross functional teams to coordinate technical &amp; non-technical discussions for project execution</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Analyze real-world and chassis dyno test data and identify opportunities to improve vehicle efficiency</li>
 </ul>
 <p>Day to Day Activities:</p>
 <ul>
  <li>Lot of vehicle level interaction- Assist in diagnosis and root causing of issues observed on prototype vehicles</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Learn and assist in managing and developing project plans</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Lot of interaction with cross functional teams to ensure completion of the project</li>
 </ul>
 <p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p>
 <ul>
  <li>Strong fundamental understanding of engineering concepts</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Ability to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Self-starter, eager to learn and detail oriented</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Strong organization &amp; communication skills preferred</li>
 </ul>
 <p><b> Nice to Have:</b></p>
 <ul>
  <li>Curious mindset, sense of ownership</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Ability to work in a dynamic work environment</li>
 </ul>
 <ul>
  <li>Ability to Collaborative with cross functional teams</li>
 </ul>
 <p><b>Education:</b></p>
 <ul>
  <li>Field(s) of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics 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><b>Program Information:</b></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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  <div>
   <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>
  </div>
  <div>
   <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:
 "Go as far as you can, as fast as is possible, using the least amount of energy."
 Efficiency, Performance & Systems team is mainly focused on following activities:
  Vehicle / Systems Modelling
 
  We develop and maintain an integrated vehicle performance model. This model can be used for analyses of existing and developing vehicle programs, for component analyses, and for controls development and tuning.
 
 
  We validate models of components and subsystems against data to validate and correlate our libraries.
 
 
  We support energy consumption / range homologation testing for all regions where Lucid sells products, as dictated by applicable regulations.
 
 
  We support performance testing for all regions where Lucid sells products, confirming the applicable regulations.
 
 General Vehicle Efficiency
 
  We work to improve the efficiency and performance of existing products, through hardware and software changes.
 
 
  We provide modeling and testing services to teams at Lucid to assess the impact of proposed changes.
 
 
  We collaborate with engineering teams on new products to provide guidance during development to make sure we design the optimal products.
 
 Role/Responsibilities: 
 This role will offer unique opportunity for interns who want to have both engineering & program management experience at Lucid. As an intern in the Efficiency, Performance and Systems group, you will get the opportunity to interface with cross-functional teams to improve the energy efficiency of Lucid vehicles. Additionally, you will get exposure to the program management world where you learn how to reach that point of testing & eventually close out projects. You will also get some exposure to analyzing data from the vehicle to understand its overall operation, system interactions and identify sources of efficiency improvement. Your day to day will require you to work on test vehicles for data collection, diagnosing any vehicle issues, set up a benchmark test plan, develop project timelines & coordinate resources to keep project on track.
 
  Learn and assist in managing and developing project plans & execution timelines
 
 
  Hands-on work to execute vehicle level energy consumption studies followed by data analysis identify any optimization strategies
 
 
  Brainstorm & propose effective ways for project scheduling & monitoring using Jira dashboards or any other industry prevalent tool
 
 
  Engage with cross functional teams to coordinate technical & non-technical discussions for project execution
 
 
  Analyze real-world and chassis dyno test data and identify opportunities to improve vehicle efficiency
 
 Day to Day Activities:
 
  Lot of vehicle level interaction- Assist in diagnosis and root causing of issues observed on prototype vehicles
 
 
  Learn and assist in managing and developing project plans
 
 
  Lot of interaction with cross functional teams to ensure completion of the project
 
 Preferred Qualifications:
 
  Strong fundamental understanding of engineering concepts
 
 
  Ability to work in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment
 
 
  Self-starter, eager to learn and detail oriented
 
 
  Strong organization & communication skills preferred
 
  Nice to Have:
 
  Curious mindset, sense of ownership
 
 
  Ability to work in a dynamic work environment
 
 
  Ability to Collaborative with cross functional teams
 
 Education:
 
  Field(s) of study: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics 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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