Team Description:

• The Drive Unit Thermo-Fluids team focuses on thermal management of the components in and around the electric motor assembly. 
• We utilize fundamental fluid dynamics and heat transfer to analyze designs. 
• We often conduct 3D CFD of internal flows and two-phase flows related to cooling and lubrication. 
• We also define tests to evaluate cooling and lubrication characteristics, and work closely with the Testing team, Electromagnetic and Design teams.
• Looking to hire a Spring Co-op intern starting in January 2025 for 12 to 24 weeks.

Role/Responsibilities:

• Work on CFD projects that consist of tasks including but not limited to - CAD modeling, geometry cleanup, meshing and CFD simulations of motor designs. The calculations may contain a sub-component part, or the full motor design
• Collaborate with the cross functional teams, including Drive unit design, Electromagnetics, System modeling and Test teams
• Will work on projects that include experimental thermo-fluids analysis, which contain tasks related to test setup, calibration, data collection, post-processing, etc
• Build analytical models related to heat transfer and fluid flow mechanisms around motor thermals and the related components

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fundamental knowledge and passionate history of projects in heat transfer and fluid dynamics
• Understanding of heat transfer modes, fluid network analyses, and 1-D thermal modeling
• In-depth knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics fundamentals and experience with CFD tools
• Geometry cleanup skills in a CAD package (SpaceClaim/Discovery/DM preferred)
• Experience with ANSYS Fluent and Workbench for meshing, solving, and post processing
• Understanding of typical e-motor cooling mechanisms
• Excellent communication skills with people of varying technical ability in your field
• Clear and concise documentation practices
• The capability to design experiments to validate your analysis and ideas

Nice to Have: 

• Relevant projects related to heat transfer, two-phase flow and lubrication analysis
• Experience with thermal nodal network analyses
• Experience in automation of ANSYS Workbench related workflows
• Experience of fluid dynamics analysis using SPH CFD tools is a plus
• MATLAB, Python and related scripting knowledge
• Projects related to electromagnetics and e-motors
• Experience in structural FEA analysis
• Practical hands-on experience with validation and experimental measurements
• Understanding of Lucid’s proprietary motor design from available tech-talks
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• Field(s) of study: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree program at an accredited university
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS) 

Program Information: 

• Timing: January to June 2025
• Duration of Internship: This is a 12 to 24 week internship, Spring Co-Op
• 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.