Junior CNC Programmer/Operator, Design Studio

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 building our Fabrication team in Newark (SF Bay Area)! We are currently seeking a Junior CNC Operator/Programmer. Experience working in a Prototype environment using a 3 or 5-axis is a plus but willing to train the right candidate. 

This team sits in the Design Department and builds show cars, retail fixtures, internal prototypes, full-sized and scale design models, and more to support Lucid Design and Marketing efforts all in a fast-paced prototype environment. Contract to start.  

The Role

• Turn CNC programs into physical parts using CNC machines
• Build tools 
• Stock planning and preparation 
• Job setup 
• Read engineering drawings and/or 3D models to extract dimensions and necessary GD&T information to produce the accurate part. 
• Produce the needed quantity while periodically checking the accuracy of the machined parts. 
• Deburr parts for safe handling and the next process. 
• Program tool paths 
• Periodic machine and shop area maintenance 
• Perform machine-specific maintenance schedule 
• Perform day-to-day operational maintenance 

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a CNC programmer and machine operator in a prototype environment, setting up and running 5-axis machines a plus. 
• Experience running Mitsubishi and Heidenhain CNC controllers a plus. 
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and 3D digital models. 
• Experience using CAD applications such as Fusion 360, Catia, and Solidworks a plus. 
• Experience using CAM applications such as Fusion 360, and Powermill a plus. 
• Technical, mechanical, and mathematical skills. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Patience and experience working in a fast-paced prototyping environment. 
• Willingness to go the extra mile to get things done right. 

Materials you will be milling, included as follows, but not limited to:

• High-density, low-density PU foam, tooling, and modeling boards 
• MDF 
• Plywood 
• Natural wood 
• Aluminum 
• Acrylic, polycarbonate, etc 
• Composites 
• Clay 

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.

·       California (Bay Area) - $25- 34 per hour

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.)

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.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols  

At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.

Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.

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