Maintenance Automation Engineer

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury electric vehicle manufacturer is seeking a candidate for automation systems maintenance in King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia. The successful applicant will be responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems within the General Assembly line, troubleshooting, and providing support for new equipment installation. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Electrical or related engineering fields and 3-5 years of maintenance experience. Competitive benefits include insurance and equity program participation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Equity program participation

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in automotive automation maintenance.
• Knowledge of TPM and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues promptly.
• Program and modify PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Support commissioning and installation of new equipment.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide training and technical support to team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for automation systems.

Skills

SCADA/HMI systems

Problem-solving

Teamwork abilities

Interpreting electrical schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, 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.

Position Overview

Responsible for maintaining and optimizing automated systems and equipment within the General Assembly line.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues promptly.
• Program and modify PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
• Support commissioning and installation of new equipment.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide training and technical support to team members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for automation systems.

Skills

• SCADA/HMI systems and automation networks.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive automation maintenance.
• Knowledge of TPM and lean manufacturing principles.
• Proficiency in English communication.

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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