We are currently seeking a Restraint System Design Intern. This position requires an excellent understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals with possibly a first experience in Automotive Engineering ideally in relation with a Safety system development. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.

The Role:

• Participate to the design release of a steering wheel, airbags and/or seat belts programs, that could relates to system specification development, sourcing, packaging, drawing release, design validation, manufacturing support or post SOP maintenance.
• Under supervision of a Restraints DRE, the work interacts with the design studio and interior engineering teams to support the optimum restraint system packages for occupant protection performance and interior styling.
• Interact with Tier 1 suppliers for both engineering development and program timing.
• Participate to restraint system integration work contributing to the obtention of five-star safety ratings for our new vehicles. Work with CAE team to provide design inputs and utilize CAE results to optimize the component design.
• Participate to testing, from test parts management to testing preparation, execution, tear down and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge about the design and engineering of some automotive parts.
• Student Bachelor’s degree and above in Mechanical Engineering or other related fields.
• Deep understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals: mechanics of materials, materials properties and engineering of materials, kinematics of solids, failure mechanics, and capacity to apply those fundamentals in problem solving.
• Knowledge about metal parts forming, plastic injection molding and associated design rules.
• Experience using GD&T and tolerance stack analysis (ASME or ISO).
• Some CAD skills to check the component models into vehicle models, the interfaces with the rest of the vehicle and make cross section.
• Have strong ethics and diligence.
• Ability to make reporting, both oral and written.

Program Information: 

• Timing: May- August, or June-September pending class schedules. 
• Duration of Internship: Our internship program is 12 weeks; the end date is flexible based on individual needs.
• Work Location & Environment: This position will be in Newark, CA, and is fully in-person. You must be prepared to start onsite for your first day of employment. The working environment will be a mix of lab & office work.
• Compensation: Student compensation is based on location and current degree level, non-negotiable ranging from $35 to $48 (subject to changes).
• Relocation: May be provided on a case to case basis. 
• Housing/Transportation: You must provide your own living arrangements and transportation in the local area.  
• Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent on clearing a background check. 
• Drug Screening: All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen. 
• Medical benefits: Dental, vision, and medical on day 1 for all interns working full-time.
• Visa Sponsorship: Lucid may but is not obligated to sponsor foreign national employees requiring company sponsorship for U.S employment authorization.