Sr. Maintenance Technician

Lucid Motors; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program (if applicable)

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Maintenance Technician in the Paint Shop to lead electrical, mechanical, and automation maintenance teams across shifts, ensuring safe and reliable operation of all paint shop equipment.

The role covers pre-treatment to post-coat systems, with emphasis on safety, quality, and environmental compliance. You will drive root-cause analysis, coordinate preventive maintenance, and support modifications while maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Diploma in electrical, mechanical, automation, mechatronics or related discipline.
• 5–6 years of maintenance experience in automotive manufacturing or paint shop environments.
• Hands-on experience across electrical, mechanical and automation maintenance.
• Willingness to work shifts and provide on-call.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign and supervise electrical, mechanical, and automation technicians across shifts.
• Coordinate preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities across paint shop assets.
• Act as first escalation point during major breakdowns and ensure fast, structured recovery.
• Ensure coordination between mechanical, electrical and automation disciplines.
• Support commissioning, upgrades and modifications of paint shop equipment.
• Provide hands-on technical support for complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Automation systems

Leadership

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Diploma in electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics

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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

Sr. Maintenance Technician in Paint Shop is responsible for leading and coordinating electrical, mechanical, and automation maintenance technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all paint shop equipment and systems. The role provides technical leadership across pre-treatment, E-coat, primer, basecoat, clearcoat, ovens, conveyors, inspection systems, utilities, and ASRS, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. The Team Leader plays a key role in breakdown management, preventive maintenance execution, team development, and continuous improvement, acting as the first technical escalation point between technicians, engineering, and operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, assign, and supervise electrical, mechanical, and automation technicians across shifts.
• Ensure maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and as per priority.
• Coach and mentor technicians to improve technical capability and problem-solving skills.
• Manage shift handovers, workload balancing, and on-call response.
• Coordinate preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities across all paint shop assets.
• Act as first escalation point during major breakdowns and ensure fast, structured recovery.
• Ensure effective coordination between mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines.
• Support commissioning, upgrades, and modifications of paint shop equipment.
• Provide hands-on technical support for complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.
• Guide root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled systems, robots, ovens, conveyors, utilities, and safety systems.
• Verify system stability and process readiness before equipment handover to production.
• Enforce strict compliance with LOTO, PPE, electrical safety, machine safety, and hazardous-area requirements.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet OEM standards, plant EHS rules, and regulatory obligations.
• Support audits related to ISO/QMS internal EHS, and customer requirements.
• Ensure preventive maintenance plans are executed with high compliance.
• Monitor breakdown trends, MTBF, MTTR, and downtime KPIs. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift reports, and escalation logs.
• Coordinate with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Facilities teams.
• Support production planning discussions and maintenance prioritization.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems. Understanding of paint shop: (Conveyors, ovens, pumps, fans, booths, and utilities) - ( PLC-based systems, industrial robots, and safety circuits).
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control logic.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools and condition monitoring. Leadership & Soft Skills.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
• Strong decision-making skills during breakdown and production-critical situations.
• Structured problem-solving and RCA capability.
• Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• High safety awareness and accountability mindset.

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 5-6 years of maintenance experience in automotive manufacturing or paint shop environments.
• Hands-on experience across electrical, mechanical, and automation maintenance.
• Willingness to work shifts and provide on-call.

Compensation & Benefits:

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including:

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• paid time off
• paid holidays, paid sick leave
• a401(k) retirementplan.
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.
• Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.
• Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determinedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity:

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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