Maintenance Engineer

Lucid Motors

The Maintenance Automation Engineer 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.

You Will:

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated systems including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, motor drives, 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 BIW 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 systems.
• Keep up with current and developing control system trends regarding maintenance.
• Architect, write, and debug PLC ladder logic with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable.
• Ensure PLC code interacts with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, MES, LabView, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment.
• Enforce application of Lucid Motors standards and manage external integrators during specification, design review, and design approval.
• Must be able to adjust work schedules to meet production requirements.
• Perform other tasks as assigned, permanent or temporary, to support efficiency in operations.