Technical Specialist, Switches

Description

• Design and develop electromechanical HMI commodities for interior system.
• Integrate and package world-class displays, haptic switches and sensors in the interior cabin environment.
• Be directly responsible for end-to-end success of the product from concept though production.
• Define product requirements and specifications and develop test plans to ensure product robustness.
• Design and manufacture prototypes and fixtures to perform measurements, experiments, and user studies for various types of switches and electronics.
• Release designs to suppliers and kick off tooling, checking fixtures, assembly fixtures, end of line testers to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate with design studio and engineering teams across various domains like mechanical, electrical, controls, integration, diagnostics, cybersecurity, user experience, durability, craftsmanship and ergonomics.
• Manage suppliers, work with engineering services and contract manufacturers to develop designs that achieve high-quality customer satisfaction that aligns with Lucid’s design DNA.
• Support mass production ramp-up and participate in resolving field issues.  

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in design and development of electromechanical products with mechanical and electrical interfaces having high quality cosmetic requirements for a premium in-cabin user experience.
• Experience in defining haptics, conducting focus group assessments and dictating tactile user experience conversations with cross-functional teams in an automotive environment.
• Experience in integrating mechanical, electrical, and software aspects of product into vehicle architecture with good understanding of first principles of engineering in the areas of mechanics, electronics, and material selection.
• Working knowledge of sensor selection and integration, connector selection, wiring harness and control systems.
• Experience in defining performance requirements such as resolution, accuracy, noise, durability, etc. and preparing validation plans.
• Understanding of LIN and CAN protocols and ability to define high level system architecture for implementing user interaction models into signal deliverables.
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling, GD&T and engineering drawing releases using PLM systems Working knowledge of SMT and PCB fabrication in mass production environment.
• Technical expertise in manufacturing technologies like injection molding, stamping, casting, extrusion etc.
• Education B.S. minimum in mechanical or electrical engineering. Masters preferred.