Sr Automation Engineers, PWT

Engg; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid is seeking a Sr Automation Engineer for Powertrain to own PLC architecture, SCADA, historian, MES-OT integration, OT cybersecurity, and Industry 4.0 deployment across AMP-2 Powertrain equipment. This greenfield facility will scale from first commissioning through volume ramp to SOP by June 2027, ensuring standards, uptime, and data integration for a Factory-4.0-ready plant.

The role requires disciplined change control, objective launch evidence, cross-functional problem solving, and

Qualifications

• Experience in defining and enforcing PLC architecture and safety PLC deployment.
• Strong SCADA and historian experience and MES integration.
• OT cybersecurity and industrial networks experience.
• Ability to architect and solve complex automation problems and document standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce PLC architecture and coding standards across Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Own safety PLC deployment and functional safety compliance.
• Lead FAT/SAT for all automated Powertrain equipment SCADA, Historian & MES integration.
• Own SCADA architecture and historian deployment for performance data.
• Oversee MES integration for production tracking and quality traceability.
• Coordinate with IT/OT security on vulnerability management and incident response.

Skills

PLC Architecture

SCADA Systems

MES Integration

OT Cybersecurity

Industrial Robotics

Problem Solving

Documentation Standards

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Beckhoff TwinSAFE

Ignition

OSIsoft PI

FactoryTalk View SE

Job description

About Lucid

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 redefine 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
• Own MES integration for production tracking, quality traceability, and machine-signal integration (OPC-UA, SQL)
• OT Cybersecurity
• Enforce OT cybersecurity standards
• Implement network segmentation, secure remote access, and patch management for OT assets
• Coordinate with IT/OT security team on vulnerability management and incident response
• IIoT & Industry 4.0 Deployment
• Drive IIoT deployment: machine connectivity, digital dashboards, predictive analytics, and OEE monitoring
• Partner with Data Engineering on data pipelines, tags, and analytics use cases
• Sponsor Industry 4.0 use cases: predictive maintenance, digital SPC, and closed-loop process control
• Vision Systems & Robotics Integration Support
• Deploy and maintain machine vision systems (like Cognex and Keyence) for inspection, verification, and traceability
• Support robot - PLC integration for FANUC and ABB cells (safety, HMI, and I/O interfaces)
• HV Safety & Compliance
• Enforce HV LOTO, HVIL continuity, and mandatory HV PPE for all work on or near EV Powertrain equipment
• Comply with SASO, Saudi MOI, and functional safety standards
• Support HV emergency response including thermal runaway isolation and battery-related incident procedures
• Achieve and maintain HV safety competency appropriate to scope of work
• Controls Engineering Depth & Lifecycle Governance
• Architect PLC/HMI code, state machines, alarms, diagnostics, recipes and recovery sequences; conduct peer review and enforce modular coding standards.
• Own industrial networks, managed switches, addressing, interfaces, time synchronization and end-to-end MES handshakes, etc
• Validate functional safety changes, safety requirement traceability and proof-test evidence under formal authorization.
• Launch Governance, Change Control & Operational Readiness
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, equipment acceptance, Safe Launch, run-at-rate and capacity verification with objective evidence and disciplined punch-list closure.
• Control production, process, software and test changes through documented risk assessment, approvals, validation, revision history and rollback or containment planning.
• Participate in readiness reviews, Layered Process Audits, Process Confirmation, etc.
• Support AMP-2 Safe Launch activities, run-at-rate events, and capacity verification within scope
• Contribute to Launch Readiness Reviews, Layered Process Audits, and Process Confirmation routines
• Collaborate across Production, Quality, Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, IT/OT, MES, Supply Chain, Product Engineering and suppliers.
• Safety, Quality, Data Integrity & Compliance
• Apply role‑specific HV LOTO/HVIL, machine safety, stored‑energy isolation, electrical safe‑work and PPE requirements; never bypass safety devices or product protections.
• Protect product genealogy, calibrated‑tool status, test/measurement integrity, document control and audit‑ready objective evidence.
• Comply with applicable AMP-2, SASO, Saudi labor/EHS, IATF 16949, IEC 60204 and functional-safety requirements within assigned scope.
• Saudization, Capability Transfer & Collaboration
• Build Saudi national capability through structured OJT, ILU/skills matrices, practical assessment, certification, cross‑training and documented knowledge transfer.

Skills

• Deep PLC expertise across at least two of Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000
• Strong SCADA and historian experience (Ignition preferred)
• MES integration
• OT cybersecurity experience
• Machine vision and robotics‑integration experience
• Strong analytical and structured troubleshooting mindset
• Technical standards, structured problem solving, risk‑based decision making and controlled documen