Maintenance Electrical Technician

About the Role

Lucid Motors Middle East is seeking a Maintenance Electrical Technician to join their team in Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves the upkeep, repair, and installation of electrical systems and equipment within a manufacturing environment. The technician will contribute to team and company goals by ensuring the reliable operation of electrical components and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical issues in manufacturing equipment, including robots and conveyors.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on electrical components and systems.
• Respond promptly to emergency repair requests and adjust work schedules to meet production requirements.
• 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.
• Perform commissioning of new systems and integrate them into existing administrative controls.
• Support other departments as required to sustain production needs and ensure process compliance.
• Generate proper reports and associated corrective measures on all incidents to proactively decrease the potential for future failures.
• Establish risk matrices on critical equipment and implement preventive maintenance requirements.
• Support modernization and continuous improvement initiatives for responsible equipment.
• Ensure an adequate on-hand spare parts inventory or lead-time system is in place.
• Support activities of contractors and vendors in a manageable, effective, and cost-efficient manner.
• 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, including implementing and sustaining 5S methodologies.
• Enforce and follow all safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in electrical maintenance.
• Demonstrated electrical knowledge and detailed troubleshooting abilities for manufacturing equipment.
• Working knowledge of standard automotive OEM process equipment and related systems.
• Thorough knowledge of lifting and rigging techniques.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Clear and proactive communication in daily activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and contribute to team building across the organization.
• Professional, informative, and responsive communication with customers.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within a manufacturing setting, requiring close collaboration with the production group and various internal customers. The role necessitates adherence to safety regulations and active participation in continuous improvement initiatives.