Quality Mechanical Technician, Powertrain

The Powertrain Quality Mechanical Technician supports mechanical Powertrain Quality activities at Lucid Motors. Reporting to the Powertrain Quality Mechanical Engineer, the technician performs standardized inspections, measurements, testing, containment, and verification activities for mechanical Powertrain components and assemblies. The role works closely with Production, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Incoming Quality, and Quality Engineering teams to identify abnormalities, protect the production line, maintain accurate traceability, and support timely corrective actions that meet engineering specifications, Lucid Quality standards, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all required safety procedures, including the use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, vests, shoes, and gloves.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in accordance with 6S standards.
• Develop technical expertise in Lucid Powertrain systems, components, and assemblies.
• Perform in-process, control point, and end-of-line Quality inspections for mechanical Powertrain components and assemblies, including motors, drive units, geartrains, housings, shafts, bearings, seals, cooling circuits, and related interfaces.
• Execute inspections and tests according to approved control plans, work instructions, drawings, specifications, sampling plans, reaction plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Use calibrated inspection and test equipment to verify dimensional, torque, runout, backlash, preload, press-fit, leak, cleanliness, sealing, and functional requirements, as applicable.
• Identify, segregate, label, and document nonconforming material and support containment, sorting, re-inspection, controlled rework, and verification activities under the direction of the Powertrain Quality Mechanical Engineer.
• Escalate abnormalities promptly and provide clear evidence, samples, measurements, photographs, and traceability information to support customer protection and rapid decision-making.
• Accurately record inspection, test, repair, audit, and containment results in approved Quality, MES, QMS, and traceability systems.
• Support root cause analysis, corrective action trials, validation builds, and effectiveness checks related to mechanical defects and process variation, including internal Quality failures and Field Quality feedback.
• Conduct visual and workmanship evaluations and support investigations related to fit, sealing, lubrication, noise, vibration, contamination, damage, and assembly concerns.
• Support equipment qualification, gage validation, measurement system analysis, correlation studies, line trials, safe launch activities, launch readiness reviews, and engineering change implementation.
• Participate in layered process audits, product audits, compliance checks, and verification of standardized work and process controls.
• Maintain inspection equipment, fixtures, gages, master samples, and work areas in a controlled and production-ready condition and report calibration or equipment concerns promptly.
• Complete required training and certifications and contribute to continuous improvement, defect prevention, lessons learned, and reduction of repeat issues.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T, specifications, tolerance requirements, process documentation, control plans, and inspection standards.
• Practical knowledge of calipers, micrometers, height gages, dial indicators, bore gages, torque tools, attribute gages, surface plates, leak-test equipment, and other mechanical inspection tools.
• Working knowledge of precision assembly, machining, castings, gears, bearings, seals, fastening, lubrication, cleanliness, and thermal-management components.
• Basic understanding of automotive Quality tools and methods, including nonconforming material control, MSA, SPC, capability monitoring, layered process audits, and structured problem solving.
• Strong attention to detail, disciplined execution, accurate documentation, and the ability to recognize and escalate abnormal conditions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills with Quality Engineering, Production, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Incoming Quality, and Supplier Quality teams.
• Hands-on, customer-focused approach with the ability to work safely while prioritizing multiple production and launch activities.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and familiarity with MES, QMS, digital inspection, and traceability systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or a related discipline required. A high school diploma with extensive relevant experience may be considered.
• 2-4 years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, Quality Operations, or a related environment.
• Ability to use mechanical measurement and inspection equipment and maintain accurate inspection and traceability records.
• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor, support shift operations and production priorities, and follow all applicable safety and high-voltage area requirements.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate technical findings to the Powertrain Quality Mechanical Engineer and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with mechanical Powertrain components, precision assembly, dimensional inspection, torque verification, leak testing, or functional testing.
• Experience supporting new product launches, greenfield manufacturing, or high-volume production ramp-up.