GA Maintenance Automation Engineer

Overview 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.

Responsibilities

Maintain and optimize automated systems and equipment within the General Assembly (GA) line to ensure high equipment availability and performance.

Provide troubleshooting, programming, and preventive maintenance of PLCs, robotics, and other automation technologies.

Work with cross-functional teams and report to the Maintenance Manager.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and robotic arms.

Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues to minimize production downtime.

Modify and optimize PLC programs and robotic routines to improve equipment performance.

Support installation and commissioning of new automated equipment in the GA line.

Maintain documentation of automation systems, including wiring diagrams, program backups, and change logs.

Collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with safety standards and support root cause analysis for recurring issues.

Train maintenance technicians on automation systems and troubleshooting techniques.

Identify spares requirements for control system.

Keep up with current and developing control system trends regarding maintenance.

Possess a strong foundation with PLC programming (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and control systems.

Adjust work schedules to meet production requirements as needed.

Perform other tasks as assigned to support efficiency in operations.

Architect, write and debug PLC ladder logic with emphasis on organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable code. PLC code will interact with conveyors, robots, MES, LabVIEW, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.

Enforce Lucid Motors standards and manage external integrators during specification, design review, and design approval.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).

Experience with industrial robotics (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA).

Strong understanding of automation networks (Ethernet / IP, Profinet, Can-bus, Modbus).

Familiarity with SCADA systems and HMI development.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Ability to read and interpret electrical and control schematics.

Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I / O, VFD and servo systems.

Experience or knowledge of incoming power distribution networks is a plus.

In-depth knowledge of maintenance activities, TPM scheduling, and the production / manufacturing industry.

Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.

3–5 years of experience in automation maintenance within the automotive industry, preferably in General Assembly.

Hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, and automated assembly systems.

Knowledge of TPM, lean manufacturing, and safety standards.

Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.

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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Job details

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Temporary

Job function : Engineering and Information Technology

Industries : Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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