Technical Specialist, Coverstock

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 andmanufacturingfacilities. Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.

By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

• Be a significant contributor to a world-classorganizationby supporting the organizationwithcoverstockexpertise,and owningallaspects related to cover stock materials,application, andprocessingfromconcept phase to product launch.
• The role is situated inthe Polymer Technology teamthatclosely collaborates with design engineers and suppliers throughouttheproduct development process (optimizing part function, efficiency, and cost). Itreportsdirectly to theTeam Lead, andownsallmaterial attributes related to cover stock materials and processing. Day-to-day workinvolvescross-functionalinteractionwithgroupsacross the organization(e.g.design engineers,design studio, supply chain, industrialization, quality, legal), and external vendors (material/cover stock suppliers, part/system suppliers).
• Leadcoverstock development and implementation,covering material specification,vetting/selection/qualification, design optimization,testing,as well as DFMandprocess improvements.
• Utilizeunderstandingofmaterials (polymers,cover stocks), along withprocessingexperiencefortechnical guidance and education of the organization,problem solving,andholisticdecision‑making processes.
• Write and maintain standardization documentsforcoverstock materialsandprocessesrequirements.

• polymer engineering,textile engineering,material scienceor related field
• 8+ years’ experience,supporting multiple systems across the vehiclein aspects ofcoverstockmaterials, engineering design, tooling, process and testing.
  
  Experienceofresponsibilityleading material selection and shaping material/design/process/tooling strategy
• Must have worked in automotive development environment through complete product development process from concept tolaunch
• Good knowledge ofcoverstockmaterials (coated rolled goods (e.g. PUR, PVC, TPO), woven textiles, non-wovens(e.g.needle felts))
• Proven experience developing new cover stock construction specific to automotive seating and trim applications
• Familiar withflat stock requirements(incl their relation to component/system requirements), andpartdesign rulesfor function, manufacturing, and cost optimization
• Hands-on experiencewithsecondary processes (e.g. lamination, wrapping, glueing/welding, back-injection)
• Confidence selecting material characterization standards to compile test programs for material qualification/validation and principal testing
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% if needed

• M.S. orPh Dinrelevantfield
• Experience developing and implementingnewtest methods and material characterization.

• 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…