Sr. Engineer, Facilities - Controls

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle company is seeking a Senior Facility Controls Engineer in King Abdullah Economic City. This role involves designing and maintaining control systems for automated infrastructure, enhancing system reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in control engineering, specifically in PLC, DCS, SCADA, and BMS systems. This position offers a dynamic environment for innovative contributions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in control systems engineering, preferably in facility management or industrial automation.
• Proven experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and BMS systems design, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Strong skills in ladder logic and structured text programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, programming, testing, and commissioning of control systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis of control system failures.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Control logic programming

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

DCS systems

SCADA systems

BMS systems

Job description

Lucid Motors aims to lead the future in luxury electric and mobility. We plan to introduce captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend limitations in space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles are designed to be intuitive, liberating, and future-focused on mobility.

We pursue great design by returning to fundamentals that serve the individual and the environment. When you are not bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Join a team of accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond competitive salaries, we offer a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and meaningful impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, this is the right place.

The Senior Facility Controls Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of Lucid’s AMP-2 facility automated systems. You will design, program, commission, and maintain control systems that manage HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and other automated infrastructure. You will lead controls projects, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize facility performance, reliability, and safety.

You Will:

• Lead the design, development, programming, testing, and commissioning of control systems including PLC, DCS, SCADA, and BMS for facility automation.
• Develop and optimize control strategies for HVAC, electrical distribution, mechanical systems, and other critical infrastructure.
• Perform detailed troubleshooting and root cause analysis of control system failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain, update, and enhance existing control system software and hardware to improve reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, engineering, and external vendors to ensure seamless system integration and efficient facility operations.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation such as control schematics, logic diagrams, system narratives, and operation manuals.
• Ensure control systems comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and Lucid policies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
• Participate in project planning, risk assessments, and commissioning activities related to control systems.
• Support facility expansions, upgrades, and retrofit projects with controls engineering expertise.
• Coordinate with suppliers and contractors during control system installation, testing, and validation phases.
• Implement best practices in control system security and reliability.
• Monitor system performance and recommend improvements to optimize energy efficiency and operational effectiveness.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in control systems engineering, preferably in facility management or industrial automation.
• Proven experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and BMS systems design, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Strong control logic programming skills (ladder logic, structured text).
• Expertise integrating control systems with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, Ethernet/IP).
• Familiarity with HVAC systems and facility automation equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards and regulatory compliance (NFPA, OSHA, IEC).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Effective project management and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in creating technical documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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