Systems Integration Engineer, HVAC and Thermal Systems

$133,400 - $200,200/Yr

Lucid Motors - Newark, NJ

Full-time

Newark, NJ

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Systems Integration Engineer for HVAC and Thermal Systems at Lucid Motors is responsible for deriving system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability. This role emphasizes a deep understanding of vehicle systems and problem-solving abilities, focusing on collaboration and innovative solutions in the luxury electric vehicle sector.

Responsibilities

• Derive system and vehicle requirements while optimizing for efficiency, cost, weight, manufacturability, and serviceability.
• Support project engineers to ensure timely program deliverables within budget.
• Publish component and system-level test procedures based on vehicle level requirements.
• Support neighboring attribute & vehicle teams with data collection & analysis.
• Break down complex technical requirements into digestible & understandable concepts.
• Ensure vehicles conform to all motor vehicle safety standards governing HVAC and thermal system operation.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of vehicle systems & interactions between those systems.
• Experience designing and working with manufacturers to create parts and assemblies using high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, stamping, die casting, blow molding, etc) in any industry.
• Passion for electric vehicles and energy efficiency.
• Demonstrable motivation and ability to solve novel, difficult design problems with tight timing constraints.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to efficiently determine appropriate test conditions & collect relevant data from vehicles & rig based environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with network analysis tools such as Vector, ETAS, IPEmotion etc.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical principles, motor & solenoid operation, CAN, LIN, Ethernet & other digital Communication.
• Working knowledge of automotive thermal systems including pumps, valves, heat exchangers, cabin air filtration, compressors, HVAC units, sensors, fluid transfer components, and vehicle performance testing.
• Working knowledge of psychrometrics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermal management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vacation
• 401k
• Equity program
• Discretionary annual incentive program