GA Maintenance Automation Engineer
Lucid MotorsThe Maintenance Automation Engineer is responsible for maintaining and optimizing automated systems and equipment within the General Assembly (GA) line. This role ensures high equipment availability and performance through effective troubleshooting, programming, and preventive maintenance of PLCs, robotics, and other automation technologies. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and robotic arms.
- Troubleshoot and resolve automation-related issues to minimize production downtime.
- Modify and optimize PLC programs and robotic routines to improve equipment performance.
- Support the installation and commissioning of new automated equipment in the GA line.
- Maintain documentation of automation systems, including wiring diagrams, program backups, and change logs.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and support root cause analysis for recurring issues.
- Train maintenance technicians on automation systems and troubleshooting techniques.
- Identify spares requirements for control system.
- Keep up with current and developing control system trends regarding maintenance.
- Strong foundation with PLC programming (e.g., ladder logic, structured text) and control systems.
- Must be able to adjust work schedules to meet production requirements.
- Must perform other task as assigned, permanent or temporary to support efficiency in operations.
- 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.
- Enforce application of Lucid Motors standards, Manage external integrators during specification, design review, design approval.
Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
- Experience with industrial robotics (e.g., ABB, FANUC, KUKA).
- Strong understanding of automation networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Can-bus, Modbus).
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and HMI development.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and control schematics.
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
- Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems.
- Experience or knowledge of incoming power distribution networks is a plus.
- In depth knowledge of maintenance activities, TPM scheduling and the production / manufacturing industry.
- Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation and control , Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in automation maintenance within the automotive industry, preferably in General Assembly.
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, and automated assembly systems.
- Knowledge of TPM, lean manufacturing, and safety standards.
- Proficiency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
Additional Compensation and Benefits: 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.)
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