Join Lucid Motors and be a part of the luxury electric vehicle revolution! Lucid Motors is dedicated to manufacturing advanced and innovative electric vehicles, delivering superior performance, luxury, and exceptional space without compromise. Our headquarters is located in Riyadh, with an assembly plant in King Abdullah Economic City. As the first luxury electric vehicle manufacturer in the region, we pride ourselves on leading the transformation toward a more innovative and sustainable future.
About the Role:The Maintenance Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing automated systems and equipment within the Body in White (BIW) lines. This role ensures high equipment availability and performance through effective troubleshooting, programming, and preventive maintenance of PLCs and other automation technologies. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams and report directly to the Maintenance Manager.
Key Responsibilities:- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motor drives, 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 the installation and commissioning of new automated equipment in the BIW 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 systems.
- Keep up with current and developing control system trends regarding maintenance.
- Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic.
- Ensure PLC code interacts with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, and more.
- Enforce application of Lucid Motors standards.
Requirements:- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
- 35 years of experience in automation maintenance within the automotive industry, preferably in BIW.
- 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.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
Why Join Us?At Lucid, we offer competitive salaries and a community for innovators who want to make a significant impact on the future of mobility. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and vacation, among others. Be part of a team that is driving change towards a sustainable future!
