<div><div><strong>Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility</strong></div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div><div> </div><div>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.</div></div><div>The <strong>Maintenance Automation Engineer </strong>is responsible for maintaining and optimizing automated systems and equipment within the BIW lines. This role ensures high equipment availability and performance through effective troubleshooting, programming, and preventive maintenance of PLCs, and other automation technologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.</div><div> </div><div><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and robotic arms.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues to minimize production downtime.</li><li>Modify and optimize PLC programs and robotic routines to improve equipment performance.</li><li>Support the installation and commissioning of new automated equipment in the BIW line.</li><li>Maintain documentation of automation systems, including wiring diagrams, program backups, and change logs.</li><li>Collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Ensure compliance with safety standards and support root cause analysis for recurring issues.</li><li>Train maintenance technicians on automation systems and troubleshooting techniques.</li><li>Identify spares requirements for control system.</li><li>Keep up with current and developing control system trends regarding maintenance.</li><li>Strong foundation with PLC programming (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and control systems.</li><li>Must be able to adjust work schedules to meet production requirements.</li><li>Must perform other task as assigned, permanent or temporary to support efficiency in operations.</li><li>Architect, write and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), LabView, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.</li><li>Enforce application of Lucid Motors standards, Manage external integrators during specification, design review, design approval.</li></ul></div><div> </div><div><strong>Skills:</strong></div><div> </div><div><ul><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).</li><li>Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).</li><li>Experience with industrial robotics (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA).</li><li>Strong understanding of automation networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Can-bus, Modbus).</li><li>Familiarity with SCADA systems and HMI development.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret electrical and control schematics.</li><li>Strong communication and teamwork abilities.</li><li>Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems.</li><li>Experience or knowledge of incoming power distribution networks is a plus.</li><li>In depth knowledge of maintenance activities, TPM scheduling and the production / manufacturing industry.</li><li>Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems.</li><li>Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumantation and control , Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.</li><li>3–5 years of experience in automation maintenance within the automotive industry, preferably in BIW.</li><li>Hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, and automated assembly systems.</li><li>Knowledge of TPM, lean manufacturing, and safety standards.</li></ul></div><div>At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.</div><div><div><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>: 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.)</p><p>By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our <a href="https://lucidmotors.com/media/document/candidate-privacy-notice.pdf">Candidate Privacy Notice</a>.</p></div><div><strong>To all recruitment agencies</strong>: <em>Lucid Motors <strong>does not</strong> 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. </em></div><div> </div></div>

<p>Lucid Motors sets out to create a car that elevates the human experience and transcends the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. A car that is intuitive, liberating, and designed for all the ways people get around. Lucid Motors plans to lead in this new era of mobility by returning to the fundamentals of great design &ndash; where every decision we make is in service of the individual. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own path.</p>

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