Summary
Lucid Motors is hiring a Senior Maintenance Technician for General Assembly operations in Saudi Arabia. The role leads and coordinates electrical, mechanical, and automation technicians, and supports preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance across production equipment and systems. Responsibilities include breakdown response, troubleshooting PLC-controlled systems and robots, root cause analysis, safety compliance, and tracking maintenance performance. Applicants need a relevant diploma and 5–6 years of maintenance experience in automotive manufacturing or paint shop environments; shift work and on-call support are required.
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About Lucid
At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.
We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.
Position Overview:
Sr. Maintenance Technician in General Assembly is responsible for leading and coordinating electrical, mechanical, and automation maintenance technicians to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all General Assembly equipment and systems. The role provides technical leadership across pre-treatment, E-coat, primer, basecoat, clearcoat, ovens, conveyors, inspection systems, utilities, and ASRS, while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards. The Team Leader plays a key role in breakdown management, preventive maintenance execution, team development, and continuous improvement, acting as the first technical escalation point between technicians, engineering, and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Supervision
• Lead, assign, and supervise electrical, mechanical, and automation technicians across shifts.
• Ensure maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and as per priority.
• Coach and mentor technicians to improve technical capability and problem-solving skills.
• Manage shift handovers, workload balancing, and on-call response. Maintenance Execution & Coordination
• Coordinate preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities across all GA assets.
• Act as first escalation point during major breakdowns and ensure fast, structured recovery.
• Ensure effective coordination between mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines.
• Support commissioning, upgrades, and modifications of GA equipment. Technical Expertise & Troubleshooting
• Provide hands-on technical support for complex mechanical, electrical, and automation issues.
• Guide root cause analysis (RCA) and ensure robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Support troubleshooting of PLC-controlled systems, robots, ovens, conveyors, utilities, and safety systems.
• Verify system stability and process readiness before equipment handover to production. Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Enforce strict compliance with LOTO, PPE, electrical safety, machine safety, and hazardous-area requirements.
• Ensure maintenance activities meet OEM standards, plant EHS rules, and regulatory obligations.
• Support audits related to ISO/QMS internal EHS, and customer requirements. Planning, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure preventive maintenance plans are executed with high compliance.
• Monitor breakdown trends, MTBF, MTTR, and downtime KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability, availability, and maintainability.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, shift reports, and escalation logs. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and Facilities teams.
• Support production planning discussions and maintenance prioritization. Participate in daily operational meetings and action tracking.
Skills:
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
• Understanding of General Assembly:
o Conveyors, ovens, pumps, fans, booths, and utilities
o PLC-based systems, industrial robots, and safety circuits
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and control logic.
• Familiarity with predictive maintenance tools and condition monitoring. Leadership & Soft Skills
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary maintenance teams.
• Strong decision-making skills during breakdown and production-critical situations.
• Structured problem-solving and RCA capability.
• Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams.
• High safety awareness and accountability mindset.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Diploma in electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 5-6 years of maintenance experience in automotive manufacturing or paint shop environments.
• Hands-on experience across electrical, mechanical, and automation maintenance.
• Willingness to work shifts and provide on-call support as per production needs
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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