Lucid Motors · 1 day ago
Maintenance Manager
Casa Grande, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLucid Motors is a company focused on luxury electric vehicles that enhance the human experience. They are seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance operations for the Body-in-White shop, ensuring equipment availability and supporting safe and efficient production through strong leadership and technical expertise in automation systems.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead the design, integration and improvement of engineering solutions for controls engineering equipment and manufacturing functions
Lead the development of controls solution for PLC-driven robotics cells, servo-actuated mechatronics systems, and high-volume technical process equipment for Lucid products and contribute to the standardization of engineering methodologies across all manufacturing product lines and functions
Oversee the health and diagnostics of automated BIW systems, including robots, welding cells, conveyors, clamps, and vision systems
Lead the development of company level, factory level and line/machine level controls standards and specifications for application by the internal equipment development team and external partners
Lead the development of controls architecture for production in alignment with manufacturing objectives and develop engineering solutions for data management and communication networks
Lead the implementation controls engineering tools for quality traceability
Lead the development of engineering solutions for subsystems, including conveyors, robots, MES
Implement ANSI/RIA 15.06/OSHA compliant and reliable control safety systems for safeguarding robots, conveyors and other high volume manufacturing equipment
Coordinate troubleshooting and support for PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and safety systems (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Fanuc, ABB, etc.). Troubleshooting and support for PLCs, HMIs
Develop and implement preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance programs for BIW equipment and utilities
Ensure alignment of maintenance and automation strategies with production demands, model changes, and shop takt time
Manage asset lifecycle planning, spare parts inventory, and reliability engineering activities
Lead a team of maintenance supervisors, technicians, and engineers across multiple shifts
Set performance goals, monitor KPIs, and coach the team to improve safety, equipment uptime, and skill levels
Develop technical training programs to upskill team members on joining technologies, robotics, and controls
Monitor OEE, MTTR, and MTBF metrics to drive performance improvements
Lead root cause analysis for critical downtime events and ensure effective corrective actions are implemented
Collaborate with Engineering and Production teams to support equipment upgrades and retooling projects
Support the integration of new equipment and technologies during vehicle program launches
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., LOTO, electrical safety, FLS)
Maintain documentation and audit readiness for internal standards and external certifications (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001)
Implement and sustain 5S and TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) systems in the shop
Develop and manage the BIW maintenance budget including labor, parts, and external services
Optimize the use of contractors and suppliers to support maintenance activities while managing cost and quality
Track expenditures and identify opportunities for cost reduction through energy savings, reliability improvements, or technology upgrades
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering for new product introductions, launch ramp-up, and handover processes
Support operations and quality teams in resolving production bottlenecks caused by equipment issues
Participate in launch readiness reviews, risk assessments, and design for maintainability discussions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering
10+ years of progressive experience in automotive manufacturing machinery maintenance with at least 3 years in a managerial role
Strong understanding of BIW joining technologies (spot welding, MIG/MAG welding, clinching, hemming, adhesive, vision and laser welding)
Proven experience managing automated systems and robotics in high-volume production
Knowledge of TPM, CMMS systems and lean manufacturing principles
Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
Flexibility to support off-shift and weekend operations as required
This role requires Body in White automated machinery maintenance experience
Preferred
Master's degree
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
Recent News
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