Laboratory Technician

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Paint Shop Laboratory Technician to conduct laboratory testing of automotive paint materials and monitor process parameters to ensure consistent quality. You will support daily paint shop operations, perform measurements, defect analyses, and contribute to continuous improvement.

The role requires a Diploma or Associate Degree in a related field and 2–4 years of automotive coatings experience. Knowledge of E-coat, basecoat, and color matching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in automotive paint laboratory or coatings environment preferred.
• Knowledge of OEM paint quality standards and coating process requirements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing of paint materials including viscosity, solids content, pH, conductivity, density, and color evaluation.
• Monitor and control bath parameters for pretreatment, E-coat, primer, basecoat, and clearcoat to ensure process compliance.
• Conduct daily chemical analyses and maintain control charts for stability and quality.
• Support color matching and shade adjustments using spectrophotometers and visual assessment.
• Perform coating film thickness measurements and defect analyses; assist root-cause investigations.
• Maintain calibration, maintenance, and verification of laboratory instruments and testing equipment.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals per HSE regulations and MSDS guidelines.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and process documentation.
• Assist in paint trials, material qualifications, validations, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Paint Process Engineers, Quality, Manufacturing, and Production to resolve issues.

Skills

Paint processes knowledge

Coatings knowledge

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or Associate Degree in Chemical Engineering/Industrial Chemistry/Materials Science

Tools

Viscometers

pH meters

Conductivity meters

Spectrophotometers

Job description

The Paint Shop Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting laboratory testing analysis and monitoring of automotive paint materials chemicals and process parameters to ensure consistent paint quality process stability and compliance with company and OEM standards The role supports daily paint shop operations through accurate measurements defect analysis and process control contributing to first-time-right quality and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing of paint materials including viscosity solids content pH conductivity density and color evaluation


• Monitor and control pretreatment electro-coat E-coat primer basecoat and clearcoat bath parameters to ensure process compliance


• Conduct daily chemical and solution analyses and maintain control charts to ensure process stability and product quality


• Support color matching and shade adjustments using spectrophotometers and visual assessments


• Perform coating film thickness measurements appearance evaluations and paint defect root-cause analyses


• Prepare calibrate maintain and verify laboratory instruments and testing equipment


• Ensure the safe handling storage and disposal of chemicals in compliance with HSE and environmental regulations


• Maintain accurate laboratory records test reports and process documentation


• Support paint trials new material qualifications product validations and process improvement initiatives


• Assist in troubleshooting paint defects including runs sags craters dirt contamination orange peel and color variations


• Collaborate closely with Paint Process Engineers Quality Manufacturing and Production teams to resolve technical issues and improve performance


• Comply with all Health Safety and Environment HSE requirements Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS guidelines and 5S workplace standards

Diploma or Associate Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field. 2 4 years of experience in an automotive paint laboratory, paint shop, or similar industrial coatings environment. Knowledge of OEM paint quality standards and coating process requirements is preferred. Basic understanding of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements and environmental regulations. Ability to work in a shift-based manufacturing environment and support production operations.

Skills: Strong knowledge of automotive paint processes, coatings, and paint materials used in manufacturing environments. Good understanding of chemical analysis techniques and laboratory testing methods for paint and surface treatment processes. Familiarity with control charts, statistical process control (SPC), and basic data analysis techniques. Ability to identify, investigate, and perform root-cause analysis of paint and coating defects. Proficiency in using laboratory instruments and testing equipment, including viscometers, pH meters, conductivity meters, and spectrophotometers. Strong documentation, record-keeping, and technical reporting skills. Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.