Staff Automation Engineer, Powertrain

King Abdullah Economic City, 02lead

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Have familiarity with equipment control systems,

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About Lucid

As a Staff Automation Engineer, Powertrain, you will be the SME of insuring new and existing control systems meet throughput, safety and quality requirements for production, as well as designing and developing continuous improvement projects according to the company's needs.

You Will:

Have familiarity with equipment control systems, equipment I/Os and basic machine coding logic
Work with layout engineering to prepare and optimize Powertrain line layouts
Experience working with the following equipment: robotics, end of arm tooling, pick and place automation, position sensors, material handling, fluid dispensing, vision systems, conveyor and laser cleaning and welding
Develop company level, factory level, and line/machine level controls standards and specification for application by internal equipment development team and external partners
Create data management and tracking communications network architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product, processes and quality traceability control implementation
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
Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
Enforce application of Lucid Motors standards, Manage external integrators during specification, design review, design approval
Establish test plans and control test plan execution at Vendor and at Lucid Motors facility during installation and buy-off
Train Maintenance and Production teams to support automated equipment after deployment into production
Create machine interactions with plant-wide Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables
Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability and yield

You Bring:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer engineering or related field
8+ years of experience in an Automation Engineering role in the automotive industry
Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems
In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment
PLCs and Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley and/or Siemens)
Human Machine Interface (Ignition, FactoryTalk Optix, Siemens WinCC)
Field bus Networks (Ethernet IP, PROFINET, Safety rated field bus networks)
Serial communication (RS-232) between PLCs and instruments
Ethernet communications between machine PLCs and database systems
Demonstrated excellence in programming PLCs. Must have a well-defined methodology for maintaining code structure and organization. Ability to program state machines for complex processes which involve multi-station parallel processing, pick and place automation, data acquisition, and PID control.  Proven ability to design fault-tolerant systems with error handling and recovery
Proficiency selecting appropriate circuit protectors, wire and cable, sensors, safety hardware, PLC hardware, remote I/O, VFD and servo systems
Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery, industrial sensors, and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers, dispense systems, temperature controllers, DC nut runner torque controllers, current and power meters, etc)
Experience interfacing with and programming Fanuc Robots is a plus
Experience with Vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Fanuc) is desired
Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is highly desired
Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desired
Knowledge of production quality metrics is a plus
Ability to use 3D CAD packages such as with SolidWorks and CATIA is a plus

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; and a 401(k) retirement plan. 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 determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the 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.

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations@lucidmotors.com.

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