Lucid Motors · 1 day ago
Automation Engineer II
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 II will support the Body Manufacturing department by developing controls standards and specifications, working closely with various internal and external teams to ensure successful product development and production.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Maintain detailed electrical drawings for entire assembly lines and verify they are up to date
Create data management and tracking communications network architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product, processes and quality traceability control implementation
Create detailed utility layouts for entire assembly lines and interface with facilities teams for implementation
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balance product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
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
Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, pneumatic, and fluid plumbing
Select and size electrical and electromechanical components such as servos
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
Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience as a hands-on Controls Engineer or Robotics Engineer working on automation and/or electromechanical systems
Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems
In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment: Siemens program functionality and troubleshooting
Ladder logic PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix and RS-Logix 5000)
Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley Contro-Logix, Smart-Guard, Omron, Pilz)
Human Machine Interface (HMI / GUI - AB Panel view, FactoryTalk, LabView, Ignition)
Robotics Experience with 6 Axis Robots like Fanuc, ABB
Field bus Networks (AB Device Net, 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
Proficiency creating detailed electrical and fluid schematics in CAD (AutoCAD Electrical preferred)
Proficiency programming and tuning variable frequency drive
Willing to support the 2nd shift. (Nights)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Vacation
401k
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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