Lucid Motors · 8 hours ago
Sr. Technical Specialist, Polymer Technology
Newark, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $291K/yr
10+ years expLucid Motors is a company focused on luxury electric vehicles and innovative mobility solutions. They are seeking a Senior Technical Specialist in Polymer Technology to lead a team in managing all polymer-related aspects from concept to product launch, including material selection, design optimization, and process improvements.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Be a significant contributor to a world-class organization by supporting with plastics expertise and owning all polymer-related aspects from concept phase to product launch
Lead Polymer Technology Team, an internal group of specialists covering material vetting/selection/qualification, design optimization, testing, as well as DFM, process simulation, tooling, process improvements
While the team closely collaborates with design engineers and suppliers throughout product development process (optimizing part function, efficiency, and cost), it is also involved with cross-functional teams (supply chain, industrialization, quality, studio, legal, etc) in ownership of material attributes
Be an expert contributor to address specialized/niche subject matter not covered by team’s experience
Utilize understanding of polymer materials (thermoplastics/elastomers/thermosets, coverstocks, adhesive, paint/coating, composites) and processing (DFM, process simulation, tooling, process) for technical guidance and education of the organization, problem solving, and holistic decision-making processes
Drive innovation by identifying technology needs, and conversion into scalable “technology demonstrator” prototypes
Own standardization of materials, tooling, and processes
Qualification
Required
B.S.in polymer engineering, material science or related field
10+ years' experience, supporting multiple systems across the vehicle in aspects of materials, engineering design, tooling, process and testing. 5+ years of responsibility leading material selection with accountability, and shaping material/design/tooling strategy
Must have worked in automotive development environment through complete product development process from concept to launch
Good knowledge of polymer materials in all forms (thermoplastics, elastomers, adhesives, coverstock (coated fabric, textiles), paint, composites), and their use in automotive components
Familiar with design rules for function, manufacturing, and cost optimization
Significant involvement in interpretation of flow simulation and tool design
Proven hands-on experience with plastic injection molding process, including process optimization
Experience with secondary processes (e.g. joining, painting, plating, press/vacuum lamination)
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 20% if needed
Preferred
M.S. or PhD in polymer engineering, material science or related field
Experience with other plastic manufacturing processes (incl. lesser common variants) and their part designs (e.g. water assisted IM, extrusion, blow molding, thermal forming, compression molding, pultrusion, slush molding, RTM)
Experience developing and implementing test methods and material characterization
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program
Company
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.23BKey Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
Peter Rawlinson
CEO and CTO
Recent News
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