GA Maintenance Automation Engineer

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle company in Saudi Arabia is looking for a Maintenance Automation Engineer. Responsibilities include maintaining automated systems, optimizing PLC programs, and ensuring equipment performance. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in automation maintenance within the automotive industry and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k participation

Vacation

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems including PLCs and robotic arms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues to minimize production downtime.
• Modify and optimize PLC programs and robotic routines.
• Support the installation of new automated equipment.
• Train maintenance technicians on automation systems.
• Keep up with current control system trends.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

PLC programming (Rockwell Studio 5000, FT, Siemens, Allen‑Bradley)

Industrial robotics (ABB, FANUC, KUKA)

Automation networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, CAN‑bus, Modbus)

SCADA systems and HMI development

Problem‑solving and analytical skills

Electrical and control schematics interpretation

Teamwork abilities

Education

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

Job description

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.

The Maintenance Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing automated systems and equipment within the General Assembly (GA) line. This role ensures high equipment availability and performance through effective troubleshooting, programming, and preventive maintenance of PLCs, robotics, and other automation technologies. The engineer works closely with cross‑functional teams and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 the 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.
• Strong foundation with PLC programming (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and control systems.
• Must be able to adjust work schedules to meet production requirements.
• Must perform other tasks as assigned, permanent or temporary to support efficiency in operations.
• Architect, write and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.
• Enforce application of Lucid Motors standards, manage external integrators during specification, design review, design approval.
• Design review & feedback

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in PLC programming must have Rockwell Studio 5000, FT, 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.
• 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.

Additional Compensation and 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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