Sr Automation Engineers, PWT

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Sr Automation Engineer, Powertrain, to own PLC architecture, SCADA, historian, MES-OT integration, and OT cybersecurity across AMP-2 Powertrain lines in a greenfield plant, ramping to SOP by June 2027. You will ensure standards, uptime, data integration, and cybersecurity while transferring ownership to the Saudi workforce.

The role requires disciplined change control, objective launch evidence, and cross‑functional problem solving with the Powertrain

Qualifications

• Experience designing PLC architectures and standards.
• Proficient with SCADA and historian systems for plant data.
• Experience with MES integration and OT cybersecurity.
• Ability to lead FAT/SAT and drive change control.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce PLC architecture and coding standards for Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Own safety PLC deployment and functional safety compliance.
• Maintain PLC program library, version-control, and change-management.
• Lead FAT/SAT for automated Powertrain equipment.
• Own SCADA architecture and standards (Ignition, WinCC, or FactoryTalk View SE).
• Deploy historian systems (OSIsoft PI, Ignition Historian, or equivalent) for performance data.

Skills

PLC Architecture

SCADA Systems

Historian Systems

MES Integration

OT Cybersecurity

Industry 4.0

Change Control

Cross-functional Teamwork

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Siemens Safety PLC

GuardLogix

Beckhoff TwinSAFE

Ignition

FactoryTalk View SE

Job description

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award‑winning vehicles bring our Compromise Nothing approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in‑house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help re‑define what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Position Overview

The Sr Automation Engineer, Powertrain owns PLC architecture, SCADA, historian, MES‑OT integration, OT cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0 deployment across AMP‑2 Powertrain equipment — covering both Drive Unit and HV Battery assembly shops. Joining a greenfield facility, this engineer builds the automation stack from first commissioning through volume ramp to June 2027 SOP, ensuring standards, uptime, cybersecurity, and data integration for a Factory‑4.0‑ready plant. The role operates through disciplined change control, objective launch evidence, cross‑functional problem solving, and structured transfer of technical ownership to the Saudi workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• PLC Architecture & Standards
  • Define and enforce PLC architecture and coding standards across Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000
  • Own safety PLC deployment (Siemens F, Rockwell GuardLogix, Beckhoff TwinSAFE) and functional safety compliance
  • Maintain PLC program library, version‑control repository, and control‑system change management
  • Lead FAT / SAT for all automated Powertrain equipment
• SCADA, Historian & MES Integration
  • Own SCADA architecture and standards (Ignition, WinCC, or FactoryTalk View SE)
  • Deploy and maintain historian systems (OSIsoft PI, Ignition Historian, or equivalent) for machine performance data