Intern, Vehicle Engineering Operations, Summer 2025

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.

Position Overview

Lucid is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern to join our Vehicle Engineering team. In this role, you will support the operational functions of Vehicle Engineering, including financial planning and tracking, facilities upgrades, people communication, data analysis, and dashboards for performance KPIs. You will work closely with the Vehicle Engineering leadership group to identify and implement new engineering tools and define gaps in engineering processes. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our dynamic team in a growing company and gain valuable experience in the automotive industry. You will report to the Director of Vehicle Engineering Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the operational functions of Vehicle Engineering, including financial, facilities, headcount planning, and other initiatives.
• Implement new tools to increase efficiency and accuracy of engineering work.
• Define gaps in engineering operations and modus operandi.
• Establish tracking dashboard and analyze team performance data.
• Support ongoing business planning actions by collating data and tracking risk and opportunities from the vehicle engineering departments.
• Maintain a constant staffing headcount tracking sheet of need versus actual.
• Ensure ongoing accuracy of the headcount database.
• Populate the Learning and Development matrices with input from Vehicle Engineering leadership, and lead activities to implement training.
• Create business cases for future facility needs, and act as on-site customer to monitor completion.
• Assist in executing events that foster team cohesion and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills in written and verbal English.
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop strategic planning related to project timing, cost, and technical requirements.
• Experience creating and using GANTT charts.
• Capacity to communicate effectively with different teams.
• A positive attitude with a drive to learn and contribute meaningfully.

Education

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

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters detailing their qualifications and interest in the role. We look forward to welcoming a motivated intern to our team at Lucid, where you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and develop your skills in a supportive environment.

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.
• 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.

Compensation 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.

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.)

Base Pay Range (hourly)

$35-$48 USD

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