Lucid Motors · 23 hours ago
Automation Engineer, Powertrain - 2nd Shift
Casa Grande, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLucid Motors is a company focused on luxury electric vehicles that enhance the human experience. The Automation Engineer, Powertrain will ensure control systems meet production requirements and lead continuous improvement projects to optimize manufacturing processes.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience as a hands-on engineer on automated systems
Bachelor's degree in engineering, STEM degree, or equivalent experience
Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems
In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment
Ladder logic PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix and RSLogix 5000)
Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, SmartGuard, etc)
Human Machine Interface (IGNITION IS A MUST)
Field bus Networks (Ethernet IP, 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)
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
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
Preferred
Experience 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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
Equity program
Discretionary annual incentive program
Company
Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is an automotive company that specializes in electric cars.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$14.23BKey Investors
UberAyar Third Investment CompanyThe Michigan Economic Development Corporation
2025-11-12Post Ipo Debt· $975M
2025-07-17Post Ipo Equity· $300M
2025-04-03Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
Leadership Team
Marc Winterhoff
Chief Executive Officer (interim)
Peter Rawlinson
CEO and CTO
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