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Sr. Automation Controls Engineer, Wheel & Tire

Lucid Motors
On-site
Tempe, AZ
Transportation
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
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.
 
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.
 
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.

Lucid Motors is looking for a Senior Automation Controls Engineer to join our Wheel & Tire operations in Tempe, AZ. This role is essential to keeping one of our most critical production processes running — without wheels and tires, the line doesn’t move. You’ll be the go-to expert for troubleshooting and maintaining automation systems, ensuring uptime and efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, vendors, and maintenance staff to drive reliability, implement improvements, and standardize processes across equipment. The ideal candidate thrives in hands-on problem solving, takes ownership, and brings strong technical expertise in PLCs and electromechanical systems.

You will:

  • Act as the controls and automation expert for Wheel & Tire operations.
  • Troubleshoot PLC logic (Allen Bradley Studio 5000), hardware, and safety systems to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime.
  • Provide daily production support, including occasional off-shift or Saturday coverage.
  • Review and approve vendor automation and control designs, ensuring compliance with Lucid and industry safety standards.
  • Draft and support design specifications for RFQs and supplier performance management.
  • Mentor and train maintenance associates on troubleshooting techniques and preventive practices.
  • Support line integration into MES systems (e.g., DOT number logging, vision system data).
  • Assist with spare parts inventory control, including setup, tracking, and availability to minimize downtime risks.

You bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field (or 5+ years equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of hands-on controls experience (Allen Bradley / Studio 5000) in high-volume manufacturing.
  • Strong electromechanical troubleshooting ability, with experience diagnosing root causes across logic, hardware, and equipment.
  • Familiarity with safety standards (ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA) and their application in manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) and HMIs (FactoryTalk, PanelView, Ignition).
  • Automotive or remanufacturing experience a plus, but not required.
 
 
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.

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