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.

The Sr. Technical Program Manager, Powertrain Battery leads the execution of battery manufacturing programs, ensuring seamless integration of product and equipment changes across the battery module and pack production lines. This role is pivotal in managing cross-functional alignment, equipment readiness, and launch execution within high-voltage battery systems for electric vehicles.

You will:

• Lead program management of battery manufacturing lines, including equipment build, testing, and shipment
• Act as primary PMO point of contact between on all matters for the battery shop
• Implement and track changes from the New Product Introduction (NPI) team
• Develop and execute FAT/SAT requirements for equipment buyoffs with integrators
• Lead and coordinate the supplier on site, and manage the timeline of all phases of the program including the installation, commissioning and quality loops
• Develop and maintain Microsoft Project/Smartsheet schedules
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies
• Report progress and escalate bottlenecks to leadership
• Enforce business and technical criteria during equipment validation
• Understand product design changes and their impact on manufacturing equipment
• Lead equipment development from design to buyoff
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, Product Engineering, Facilities, and Quality teams
• Align with internal and stakeholders on launch readiness and operational goals

You bring:

• Experience working with the following equipment: robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, position sensors, material handling, fluid dispensing, deflection analysis, vision systems, conveyor and laser cleaning/ metrology
• Experience with Battery Pack production lines, GD&T, leak test, adhesive dispense, Dielectrics, Hipot testing, Leak tests, End of line testing (HV/LV), AGVs, ASRS equipment, Vision with automated Fiducial offsets
• Experience with Battery Module production lines, GD&T, Laser welding, Wire bonding, bar code reading, vision system inspection, potting, HV testing, ASRS equipment, End of line testing, Adhesive applications, box cutting automation
• Strong understanding of Machine Tool Building mechanical, electrical, controls to build automation equipment from design to buyoff
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience
• 8+ years of experience in powertrain or battery manufacturing program management
• Proven leadership in high-volume automotive manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and DFM principles
• Experience with high-voltage systems and safety standards
• Extensive launch and commissioning experience
• Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company
• Working knowledge of MS project and AutoCAD is a must
• Working Knowledge of Catia and Delmia is a plus
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time
• Possess knowledge and experience across multiple functions within product design and manufacturing

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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