Intern, Cell Engineering, Summer 2026

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.

Team Description

The Cell team tests and develops battery cells to analyze their electrochemical performance, integrating insights gained to refine and transfer cell parameters into vehicle-level specifications.

Role/Responsibilities: As a summer intern on the Cell engineering team, you’ll work on the following:

• Analyze lithium-ion cell degradation behavior using electrochemical data and advanced data analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP).
• Perform in-depth interpretation of cell aging data, leveraging advanced electrochemical methodologies and analysis techniques.
• Identify correlations between degradation patterns, cell chemistry, and test conditions.
• Design and conduct accelerated aging experiments to validate degradation hypotheses.
• Utilize existing aging data to predict cell energy under varying aging conditions.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Field of study: Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• In Master’s or PhD’s Degree Program, more than 1 year experience in lithium-ion battery field
• Strong background in lithium-ion batteries and electrochemistry
• Proficient in electrochemical testing, data analysis, and scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB)
• Experienced in processing large batches of data using self-developed scripts
• Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  
  

Nice To Have

• Experienced in post-mortem analysis on aged cells
• Skilled in cell aging modeling and energy prediction
• More than 3 years of experience in lithium-ion battery field
  
  

Education

• Field(s) of study: Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering or related field
• Currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD Degree program at an accredited university.
• Proof of enrollment in current or into next program (MS or PhD).
  
  

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 $43 to $63 (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. 
  
  

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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)

$43—$63 USD

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.)

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