Program Manager, PWT Battery Manufacturing Equipment

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.

Lucid Motors is seeking a Program Manager, PWT Battery Manufacturing Equipment to lead program management activities of our highly advanced & automated battery manufacturing lines. This role, based in Newark, CA, will involve a focus on engineering change management, with an emphasis on delivery and execution in high-stakes compressed timing environments.

You Will:

• Act as primary PMO point of contact between Design Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing engineering for product and equipment changes.
• Understand product design changes on manufacturing equipment impact.
• Implement and track changes presented from the New Product Introduction team.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and risks for equipment build, testing, and shipment.
• Enforce key business and technical criteria standards during equipment validation.
• Coordinate FAT/SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) and sign-off pre-shipment.
• Report progress, escalate bottlenecks, and ensure seamless equipment implementation and validation.
• Fundamental understanding of Machine Tool Building mechanical, electrical, controls to build automation equipment from design to buyoff.
• Fundamental understanding of all site installation requirements including Electrical, foundation, air, etc.
• Ensure the project team is prioritizing tasks and completing them to meet project milestones.
• Develop and maintain risk assessments to mitigate timeline and cost impacts.
• Gain holistic knowledge of the product, production processes, and manufacturing technologies to understand and mitigate risks, as well as to recognize optimization opportunities.
• Manage on-site installation planning with equipment integrators.
• Develop and execute FAT/SAT requirements for equipment buyoffs with integrators.
• Create and modify Microsoft Project/ Smartsheet schedules.

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, STEM or related field, or equivalent relevant education and experience.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in battery manufacturing engineering/ project management.
• Experience working with the following equipment: robotics, end of arm tooling (EOAT), pick and place automation, position sensors, material handling, fluid dispensing, deflection analysis, vision systems, conveyor and laser cleaning/ metrology.
• Experience with Battery Pack & 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.
• Working knowledge of MS project and AutoCAD (must have).
• Working Knowledge of Catia and Delmia (preferred).
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time (domestic and international).
• Possess knowledge and experience across multiple functions within product design and manufacturing.
• Possesses strong presentation skills and communicates clearly and professionally at various levels both inside and outside the company.

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.Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.   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.)Base Pay Range (Annual)$135,300—$186,010 USD

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