Paint Shop Automation Technician: PLCs & Robots

Lucid Motors; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Equity program

Discretionary annual cash incentive

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Paint Shop Automation Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated systems in the paint shop for maximum equipment uptime and consistent paint quality. You will work on PLCs, robots, and automation equipment, diagnosing faults and performing root-cause analyses to prevent recurrences.

The role involves supporting modifications to PLC logic and robot programs, conducting preventive maintenance, and assisting in commissioning trials and process

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent in Electrical, Automation, or Mechatronics.
• 2–4 years hands-on automation maintenance in a highly automated environment.
• Proven proficiency in PLC programming and industrial robotic system configuration.
• Working knowledge of simulation tools used for automation/robotic applications.
• Certification in industrial automation/robotics is preferred.
• Willingness to work shifts and provide on-call support as needed.
• Compliance with PPE usage, safety procedures and EHS standards.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, teamwork, safety and quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, robots, and automation equipment in paint shop operations; diagnose faults and perform RCA for repeat failures.
• Support modifications and troubleshooting of PLC logic, robot programs, and HMI/SCADA screens; maintain backups and documentation.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance for conveyors, robots, ovens, elevators, turntables, and ASRS; monitor alarms and trends.
• Support commissioning trials and validation of new equipment and process changes; contribute to continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve quality.
• Ensure compliance with machine safety, LOTO, hazardous-area regulations, OEM standards, and EHS requirements; support safety audits.
• Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Quality and Facilities; maintain records of breakdowns and modifications.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotics configuration

Simulation tools

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent in Electrical/Electrical Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Industrial automation certification

Job description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Paint Shop Automation Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated systems in the paint shop for maximum equipment uptime and consistent paint quality. You will work on PLCs, robots, and automation equipment, diagnosing faults and performing root-cause analyses to prevent recurrences.

The role involves supporting modifications to PLC logic and robot programs, conducting preventive maintenance, and assisting in commissioning trials and process