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About Lucid Motors Middle East

Lucid Motors is dedicated to creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation, driving the world forward with proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. Our award-winning vehicles reflect a "Compromise Nothing™" approach within the global automotive market. This role is based in King Abdullah Economic City, Makkah, within the Makkah region.

Role Summary: Sr. Maintenance Technician Automation

The Sr. Maintenance Technician Automation is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving Body in White (BIW) automated manufacturing equipment. The primary objective is to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. This full-time position supports equipment uptime through preventive and corrective maintenance, advanced troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives, requiring 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and maintenance of automated manufacturing systems, including robots, conveyors, pneumatic systems, and Body in White (BIW) process equipment.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex automation, controls, robotics, and system integration issues.
• Perform hands-on diagnostics, maintenance, and technical support for PLC-based control systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC hardware and software, including fault analysis and system recovery; perform PLC programming, logic modifications, backups, and online monitoring.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain VFDs and motor control systems.
• Understand and troubleshoot industrial network architecture, including diagnostics, addressing, and network topology.
• Diagnose and resolve communication faults between PLCs, robots, weld controllers, drives, HMIs, safety devices, and field I/O.
• Perform PLC to Robot communication, including signal handshaking, fault feedback, and cycle control.
• Implement and support PLC and Robot interfaces, including I/O mapping, safety interlocks, sequencing, and production status signals.
• Perform PLC to weld controller integration, including weld enable signals, fault feedback, process feedback, and alarms.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot robots and integrated robotic cells across Body in White, Paint, and Assembly areas.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of pneumatic systems, including cylinder and valve operation, applications, and rebuilding.
• Establish, schedule, execute, and document preventive maintenance (PM) activities.
• Work closely with maintenance planners to effectively utilize and improve the CMMS system.
• Ensure effective spare parts inventory management and lead time control for automation equipment.
• Lead commissioning, startup, and integration of new or modified automation systems into existing PLC, robot, and weld control architectures.
• Direct and coordinate contractors and vendors in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Train and coach team members in automation systems, PLC troubleshooting, robotics interfaces, and best maintenance practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability, uptime, and production efficiency.
• Enforce and model strict compliance with safety rules and regulations, including LOTO and electrical safety standards.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with production, engineering, quality, and management teams.

Required Technical Expertise

The position requires strong expertise in automotive OEM equipment, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), electrical systems, pneumatics, robotics, and Body in White (BIW) automation. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in diagnosing and resolving complex issues within these integrated manufacturing environments.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, and lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
• Ability to wear fall hazard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and enter confined spaces with appropriate training.

Application Information

Candidates meeting the qualifications for this Sr. Maintenance Technician Automation role are encouraged to apply.