Maintenance Electrical Technician

About Lucid Motors Middle East

Lucid Motors is dedicated to creating advanced mobility experiences through innovation, driving the world forward with proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company's award-winning vehicles, including Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, reflect a "Compromise Nothing™" approach, combining performance, sustainability, design, and engineering. Lucid achieves this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production managed in-house across global offices and manufacturing facilities. Teams from various industries are united by a commitment to excellence, aiming to redefine possibilities and shape the future of mobility.

The Role of Maintenance Electrical Technician

Lucid Motors Middle East is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Technician in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role requires 2-5 years of experience and is responsible for the upkeep, repair, and installation of electrical systems and equipment. The technician will inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical issues, performing routine maintenance and repairs on electrical components and systems. This position contributes to strategies that support team and company goals, requiring a strong problem-solver who communicates clearly and proactively in daily activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform operation, preventive maintenance, and emergency repair of assigned equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical defects in manufacturing equipment, including robots, conveyors, and other machinery.
• Maintain and service motors, MCCs, VFDs, PLC I/O, relays, contactors, transformers, servo drives, vision systems, and lighting systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical faults in motors, control panels, wiring, sensors, and power distribution systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Execute and document all preventive maintenance (PM) activities on responsible equipment.
• Respond promptly to emergency repair requests and support other departments to sustain production needs.
• Adjust work schedules to meet production requirements and perform other assigned tasks to support operational efficiency.
• Understand and enforce process compliance throughout the scope of operations.
• Lead modernization and continuous improvement initiatives for responsible equipment.
• Ensure adequate on-hand spare parts inventory or lead-time systems are in place.
• Generate reports and associated corrective measures for incidents to proactively reduce future failures.
• Establish risk matrices on critical equipment and implement all preventive maintenance requirements.
• Perform commissioning of new systems and integrate them into existing administrative controls.
• Support contractor and vendor activities in a manageable, effective, and cost-efficient manner.
• Collaborate with the production group to provide technical expertise or assistance.
• Enforce and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Communicate equipment status and operational effects to the production group and internal customers.
• Execute assigned work orders on time, including PM, CM, and CBM tasks.
• Support Lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives.
• Implement and sustain 5S methodologies to improve housekeeping, efficiency, and equipment accessibility, ensuring compliance with 5S workplace organization principles.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2-5 years of experience in electrical maintenance.
• Demonstrated electrical knowledge and detailed troubleshooting abilities for manufacturing equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of lifting and rigging techniques.
• Working knowledge of standard automotive OEM process equipment and related systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and proactively.
• Demonstrated teamwork and contribution to team building across the organization.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Saudi Arabia, requiring adaptability to adjust work schedules to meet production demands. The role involves close collaboration with various departments and adherence to safety regulations.