Automation Manager

Position Overview

Functional leader accountable for automation, controls, robotics, vision, SCADA/historian, OT cybersecurity and MES-OT integration across AMP-2 Drive Unit and HV Battery shops. From commissioning through stable high-volume operation to deliver safe, capable and sustainable Powertrain operations while accelerating local technical capability and launch readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy, architecture & governance

• Define PLC/HMI/SCADA/Ignition, safety-control, network, naming, code-library, backup and version-control standards.

• Govern Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000 and Beckhoff TwinCAT populations; establish lifecycle and obsolescence roadmaps.

• Own OT cybersecurity governance including segmentation, secure remote access, privilege, backup/recovery and patch coordination.

Robotics, vision & digital manufacturing

• Own Robotics like FANUC or ABB standards, safety validation, uptime, recovery, program governance and critical spares.

• Govern Cognex/Keyence/other machine-vision applications, inspection integrity, recipe control and traceability.

• Sponsor historian, IIoT, digital SPC, condition monitoring and analytics use cases with Data, IT/OT and MES teams.

Launch & operational excellence

• Own automation FAT/SAT, controls lists, production-release criteria, run-at-rate support and safe launch escalation.

• Establish controls response model, escalation matrix, KPI cadence and permanent-corrective-action governance.

• Lead functional safety compliance to applicable ISO 13849, IEC 62061, IEC 60204 and robot-safety requirements.

Organization, budget & suppliers

• Recruit, organize and develop engineers/technicians; define on-call/shift coverage and technical progression.

• Own Capex/Opex, service contracts, integrator performance, software licenses, training and spare strategy.

Enterprise, launch & workforce expectations

• Safety: LOTO, guarding, interlocks, HV controls and approved work instructions,

• Quality: protect product conformity, traceability and calibrated-tool discipline; contain abnormalities and preserve objective evidence.

• Delivery: support stable flow, takt/cycle achievement and rapid, structured escalation of constraints.

• Cost: reduce scrap, rework, downtime, energy and consumable losses through data-based countermeasures.

• People: build Saudi national capability through coaching, cross-training, OJT, progression and knowledge transfer.

• Continuous improvement: participate in tier meetings, 5S, Kaizen and closed-loop corrective action.

Decision Rights & Required Interfaces

• Acts within approved standards, competency authorization and change-control boundaries; stops work where safety, quality or traceability is at risk.

• Interfaces with Production, Quality, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, EHS, Supply Chain, IT/OT, HR/L&D and equipment suppliers as applicable

Skills

• Multi-platform PLC and industrial-network expertise

• Robot programming/recovery and cell-safety governance

• SCADA, historian, MES/OT and database integration

• Functional safety and OT cybersecurity leadership

• Executive communication, financial acumen and supplier governance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in controls, electrical, mechatronics, robotics or related engineering; Master’s preferred

• 10+ years in industrial automation/robotics with 5+ years leading teams

• Demonstrated greenfield launch and high-automation automotive

• EV Powertrain equipment experience

• English fluency; Arabic is strongly preferred

• Preferred: IEC 62443, functional-safety, robot-safety and Lean/Six Sigma credentials

• Greenfield industrial launch and ramp-up

• TPM/Autonomous Maintenance and Lean problem-solving methods

• Experience developing local technical talent in a multicultural workforce

• Must be able to work around automated equipment and, where authorized, high-voltage Powertrain products.

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, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.  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. 

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