Maintenance Engineer - Automation, Body in White

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury electric vehicle manufacturer in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Maintenance Automation Engineer to maintain and optimize automated systems. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance on PLCs, troubleshooting automation issues, and training technicians. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and 3-5 years of industry experience. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth are provided.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k plan

Discretionary annual incentive program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in automation maintenance within the automotive industry, preferably in BIW.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, and automated assembly systems.
• Strong understanding of automation networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Can-bus, Modbus).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems including PLCs.
• Modify and optimize PLC programs and robotic routines.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams for continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Automation maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

PLC (Siemens, Allen-Bradley)

Robotics (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA)

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

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 BIW lines. This role ensures high equipment availability and performance through effective troubleshooting, programming, and preventive maintenance of PLCs, and other automation technologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

You Will

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motor drives, 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 BIW 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 systems.
• Keep up with current and developing control system trends regarding maintenance.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable.
• Ensure PLC code interacts with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, MES, LabView, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.
• Enforce application of Lucid Motors standards and manage external integrators during specification, design review, and design approval.
• Must be able to adjust work schedules to meet production requirements.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, permanent or temporary, to support efficiency in operations.

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in automation maintenance within the automotive industry, preferably in BIW.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in PLC programming (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.
• Experience with Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems.

Join Lucid Motors and be a part of the luxury electric vehicle revolution in the region! Apply now and contribute to the sustainable future of mobility while offering customers an unparalleled driving experience.

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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