Plant Floor Systems Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in King Abdullah Economic City is seeking a dedicated individual to provide Level 1 support for MES systems. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in manufacturing IT applications and hold a degree in relevant fields. The role involves monitoring system health, collaborating with teams, and managing inventory. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including medical, dental, and potential equity participation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of ICS, MES, and IIoT systems.
• Experience with PLC programming and configuration.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 support for MES systems.
• Monitor MES system health and execute backups.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams.

Skills

Manufacturing IT applications

Problem-solving skills

Communication with technical and non-technical teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or Instrumentation

Tools

SQL

Java

Python

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA design

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.

You Will

• Provide Level 1 support for MES systems and hardware during your assigned shift.
• Monitor MES system health, ensure uptime, and execute backups and preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate daily with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to gather feedback and drive improvements.
• Coordinate MES hardware installations and support validation builds with manufacturing and vendor teams.
• Manage MES inventory, track material consumption, and prevent last-minute breakdowns.
• Implement and test system changes, including user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Lead Proof of Concept (POC) efforts with vendors to evaluate new technologies.
• Support MES-related project execution and system enhancements across all shifts.
• Drive control system improvements and programming updates.

You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing environments, with a focus on IT applications and plant floor operations.
• Knowledge of ICS, MES, and IIoT systems.
• Familiarity with programming languages: SQL, OPC, HTML, Java, Python, C#, Visual Basic.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI/SCADA design, Kepware configuration, and OT protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, ProfiNet, Serial).
• Hands-on experience with sensors, actuators, torque tools, VFDs, motors, robots, and AGVs.
• Understanding of manufacturing KPIs (OEE, uptime, throughput, FTT, downtime, JPH).
• Experience integrating IT hardware with MES systems (e.g., barcode scanners, printers, RFID devices).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Ability to communicate between technical and non-technical teams.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Electronics, or Instrumentation.

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.)

Note

To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.