Back to jobs
Lucid Motors1K–5K employees

Sr. Mechanical Engineer, HV Battery

Casa Grande, AZSalary not listedPosted 8 days ago

Immigration summary

Visa sponsorship

Highly likelyHigh confidence

This employer sponsors this kind of work repeatedly, and is still filing this year.

526 recent H-1B filings · 6 similar-role filings

View visa evidence

Green card sponsorship

Strong historyHigh confidence

This employer has recently sponsored green cards at scale.

157 recent certified PERM filings · 13 similar-role filings

View green card evidence

Job description

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.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, HV Battery as part of the product engineering organization in the plant. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor, determination, & leads by example. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to lead the team through technical & organizational challenges and to deliver impactful results in an ambiguous environment.

You will:

  • Solve complex component/system level problems using standard problem-solving techniques
  • Data driven proactive problem solving, root cause analysis & issue avoidance due to process deviations or critical part quality issues
  • Develop (from pilot to implementation) complex processes with particular focus on laser welding & associated quality verification and failure detection methods into production readiness while meeting associated ISO standards
  • Establish technical depth to triage and troubleshoot all HV Battery product & associated test spec. issues
  • Provide design for manufacturability (DFM), design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA) & serviceability feedback in future product development processes
  • Responsible for setting up process flow & implementation of assembly drawings covering product specifications relevant to manufacturing
  • Responsible for creating a one-team culture to drive product design issues to closure in future/current products with deep collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Provide guidance on build process development and improvement opportunities for high-volume production lines
  • Lead product change management to address known product compatibility issues for high volume production or known product design issues in production in close collaboration with cross-functional teams

Requirements:

  • BS in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Automotive Engineering disciplines with 8+ years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle systems or attributes
  • Generally, requires 5+ years of related experience
  • Experience in product problem solving using industry standard techniques
  • Excellent in data analysis using statistics Minitab or JMP, Python, MATLAB
  • Previously participated in prototype builds or launch events
  • Technical depth in HV Battery Systems (Cylindrical Cells, Battery Modules, Battery Enclosure, & Battery Pack) & associated troubleshooting
  • Experience in product development or improvement of HV Battery sub-systems
  • Experience in using DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA, Control Plan, DFM, & RCA with cross-functional teams
  • Exceptional communication and documentation skills are required using Atlassian products
  • Requires proficiency in Catia or 3DX, Stack up analysis (2D & 3D), SQL, & Vector tools
  • Travel is required between the factory in Casa Grande, AZ and Engineering HQ in Newark, CA on as needed basis

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Automotive disciplines with automotive experience in design & release of vehicle systems or attributes
  • Prior experience with Wire bonding, Laser welding & associated in process quality verification methodologies, and highly scalable
  • Experience with CAD IN 3DEXPERIENCE
  • Six Sigma Green / Black belt certification
  • Experience with Atlassian products like Jira and Confluence
  • Engineering-in-Training (EIT) or certification in engineering fundamentals
  • Collegiate FSAE/BAJA/Similar experience is preferred

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

& 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.

Sponsorship evidence

Why Openbound reached the conclusions above.

Visa sponsorship evidence

Current posting

Silent on sponsorship

Other openings

13 of 359 recent openings at this employer state a sponsorship restriction.

Employer H-1B history

526
recent certified H-1B filings
316
new-hire petitions
6
filings for similar roles
437
so far in FY2026

Filed titles like this role: mechanical engineer hv battery · mechanical engineer · mechanical engineer battery · mechanical engineer battery module

History combines 2 verified employing entities.

More evidence details
  • 6 certified H-1B filings for this same role, 316 new-hire petitions across the employer, and 270 new hires already this year
  • 6 certified H-1B filings for this same role
  • 526 recent certified H-1B filings across the employer
  • Still filing this year — 437 filings in FY2026
  • 162 USCIS H-1B new-employment approvals, counted separately from LCA filings
  • Strong filing activity in AZ
  • History combines 2 independently verified U.S. employment entities
  • 593 further USCIS approvals for extensions or transfers
  • 13 other recent postings at this company state a sponsorship restriction
  • The posting says nothing about sponsorship either way

Strong filing activity in AZ.

Green card sponsorship evidence

Employer PERM history

157
recent certified PERM filings
13
filings for similar roles
21
filings in this location
Certified PERM filings by fiscal year
2023129
2024137
2025180
2026102YTD

Filing history reflects past employer behavior; it isn't a promise for this opening.

All open roles at Lucid Motors
How Openbound evaluates sponsorship

Visa history uses official U.S. Department of Labor H-1B LCA disclosure data and USCIS H-1B petition history. Green card history uses DOL PERM disclosure data. Each is read for the employer as a whole, for roles like this one, and for this location, weighted toward the most recent fiscal years.

An employer is matched to its filing entities by verified legal name and reviewed aliases; a match is never made on a name resemblance alone. Where no verified entity can be matched, the page says so and draws no conclusion from the absence. This employer's history combines 2 verified employing entities. 1,009 filing titles were examined for this employer.

What this posting states outranks history in both directions, and an employer's published policy outranks past filings. Filing history reflects past behavior; it is not a promise of sponsorship for this opening, and none of this is legal advice.