<div><div><strong>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</strong></div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div></div><p><span>Lucid Motors is seeking a </span><strong><span>Staff Paint Materials Advanced Manufacturing Engineer </span></strong><span>to join us at Amp-1 in Casa Grande, AZ. This opportunity will be responsible for defining material specifications for paint systems (pre-treatment, E-Coat, primer, basecoat, clear coat) as well as sealers, adhesives, betafoam, and related materials. This role partners closely with suppliers to ensure all materials meet functional, aesthetic, and durability requirements.</span><span> </span></p><p><span>The ideal candidate will be a strong cross-functional communicator, able to coordinate with manufacturing engineers, design studios, and product engineering teams to align on material selection, testing, and validation. This role also manages supplier onboarding, vendor contracts (in partnership with Purchasing), material buyoffs, and serves as the primary point of contact for all paint-related programs, including new launches, greenfield, and brownfield projects.</span><span> </span></p><p><strong><span>You will:</span></strong><span> </span></p><ul><li><span>Develop and execute DOEs with suppliers to validate materials against industry standards.</span> </li><li>Define and document specifications for paint materials, sealers, and adhesives. </li><li>Manage the process of developing and maintaining color standards. </li><li>Collaborate with the Design Studio to deliver colors that meet both aesthetic and performance criteria. </li><li>Work with product engineers to ensure correct material specifications are applied. </li><li>Establish validation and launch plans in partnership with suppliers and manufacturing engineers. </li><li>Serve as the subject-matter expert for environmental compliance related to paint and material formulations. </li><li>Ensure all formulations meet the requirements of governing environmental agencies. </li><li>Support process development, including establishing application parameters for paints and sealers. </li><li>Lead pretreatment and E-Coat development to optimize corrosion resistance. </li><li>Contribute to control plan creation to ensure operational readiness. </li><li>Support RFQ processes for direct material contracts and indirect system material needs. </li><li>Maintain HMIS compliance for material toxicity and corrosivity. </li><li>Oversee lab testing and buyoffs with vendors for new material approvals. </li><li>Evaluate and integrate new paint technologies for compatibility with approved materials.<span> </span></li></ul><p><strong><span>You bring:</span></strong><span> </span></p><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.</span> </li><li><strong><span>A minimum of 8+ years of experience</span></strong><span> (10+ years preferred) in automotive topcoat technology and </span><span>paint materials (development + manufacturing support).</span> </li><li>Direct OEM automotive manufacturing experience (required). </li><li>Proven ability to lead or collaborate within cross-functional teams to achieve program targets (required).</li><li>Willingness to travel up to 30% (<span>domestic &amp; international).</span></li><li><span>Factory Acceptance Testing/Site Acceptance Testing, Buyoff experience (preferred)</span></li><li><span>Mechanical, electrical, P&amp;ID drawing understanding (preferred).</span></li><li><span>Industrial Engineering experience (preferred).</span></li><li><span>Process simulation experience (preferred).</span></li></ul><div> </div><div>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.</div><div><div><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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.)</p><p>By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div><div><strong>To all recruitment agencies</strong>: <em>Lucid Motors <strong>does not</strong> 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. </em></div><div> </div></div>

<p>Lucid Motors sets out to create a car that elevates the human experience and transcends the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. A car that is intuitive, liberating, and designed for all the ways people get around. Lucid Motors plans to lead in this new era of mobility by returning to the fundamentals of great design &ndash; where every decision we make is in service of the individual. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own path.</p>

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Paint Materials

<div><div><strong>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</strong></div><div>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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div></div><p><span>Lucid Motors is seeking a </span><strong><span>Staff Paint Materials Advanced Manufacturing Engineer </span></strong><span>to join us at Amp-1 in Casa Grande, AZ. This opportunity will be responsible for defining material specifications for paint systems (pre-treatment, E-Coat, primer, basecoat, clear coat) as well as sealers, adhesives, betafoam, and related materials. This role partners closely with suppliers to ensure all materials meet functional, aesthetic, and durability requirements.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>The ideal candidate will be a strong cross-functional communicator, able to coordinate with manufacturing engineers, design studios, and product engineering teams to align on material selection, testing, and validation. This role also manages supplier onboarding, vendor contracts (in partnership with Purchasing), material buyoffs, and serves as the primary point of contact for all paint-related programs, including new launches, greenfield, and brownfield projects.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong><span>You will:</span></strong><span>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span>Develop and execute DOEs with suppliers to validate materials against industry standards.</span> </li><li>Define and document specifications for paint materials, sealers, and adhesives. </li><li>Manage the process of developing and maintaining color standards. </li><li>Collaborate with the Design Studio to deliver colors that meet both aesthetic and performance criteria. </li><li>Work with product engineers to ensure correct material specifications are applied. </li><li>Establish validation and launch plans in partnership with suppliers and manufacturing engineers. </li><li>Serve as the subject-matter expert for environmental compliance related to paint and material formulations. </li><li>Ensure all formulations meet the requirements of governing environmental agencies. </li><li>Support process development, including establishing application parameters for paints and sealers. </li><li>Lead pretreatment and E-Coat development to optimize corrosion resistance. </li><li>Contribute to control plan creation to ensure operational readiness. </li><li>Support RFQ processes for direct material contracts and indirect system material needs. </li><li>Maintain HMIS compliance for material toxicity and corrosivity. </li><li>Oversee lab testing and buyoffs with vendors for new material approvals. </li><li>Evaluate and integrate new paint technologies for compatibility with approved materials.<span>&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><strong><span>You bring:</span></strong><span>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.</span> </li><li><strong><span>A minimum of 8+ years of experience</span></strong><span> (10+ years preferred) in automotive topcoat technology and </span><span>paint materials (development + manufacturing support).</span> </li><li>Direct OEM automotive manufacturing experience (required). </li><li>Proven ability to lead or collaborate within cross-functional teams to achieve program targets (required).</li><li>Willingness to travel up to 30% (<span>domestic &amp; international).</span></li><li><span>Factory Acceptance Testing/Site Acceptance Testing, Buyoff experience (preferred)</span></li><li><span>Mechanical, electrical, P&amp;ID drawing understanding (preferred).</span></li><li><span>Industrial Engineering experience (preferred).</span></li><li><span>Process simulation experience (preferred).</span></li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div>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.</div><div><div><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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. &nbsp;(Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)</p><p>By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>. If you are a California resident, please refer to our <a href="https://www.lucidmotors.com/s3fs-public/pdf/california-candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">California Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div><div><strong>To all recruitment agencies</strong>: <em>Lucid Motors <strong>does not</strong> 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.&nbsp;</em></div><div>&nbsp;</div></div>

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