Sr. Automation Engineer (Drive Unit)

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility. We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience. Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you. As a Sr. Automation Engineer (DU), you will be responsible for ensuring new and existing Drive Unit automation and control systems meet throughput, safety, quality, and reliability requirements for high‑volume production. This role focuses on the design, development, commissioning, and continuous improvement of automation solutions supporting Drive Unit assembly, sub‑assembly, and end‑of‑line operations. You will work closely with Operations Engineering, Controls, Quality, Product Engineering, and external integrators to deliver robust, scalable, and standards‑compliant automation solutions for Drive Unit manufacturing. You Will Develop, commission, and support automation and control systems for Drive Unit (DU) assembly lines, sub‑assemblies, and end‑of‑line (EOL) testing equipment Demonstrate strong familiarity with equipment control systems, I/O architectures, and machine logic used in DU manufacturing environments Partner with layout engineering to prepare and optimize Drive Unit line layouts, material flow, and equipment interfaces Support and integrate automation for DU‑specific processes including press‑fit operations, bearing installation, gearbox and housing assembly, lubrication and oil fill, leak testing, spin testing, and EOL validation Work with automation equipment such as robotics, end‑of‑arm tooling, pick‑and‑place systems, position and torque sensors, material handling systems, fluid dispensing, vision systems, conveyors, and laser cleaning or welding equipment Develop company‑level, factory‑level, and line/machine‑level controls standards and specifications for use by internal teams and external equipment suppliers Design data management and tracking architectures to support product traceability, process control, and quality reporting for Drive Unit manufacturing Architect, write, and debug PLC logic with a strong emphasis on structured, maintainable, reusable, and well‑documented code Integrate PLC systems with conveyors, robots, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), machine vision, LabVIEW, and third‑party equipment Implement reliable, standards‑compliant safety systems (ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA) for robots, presses, conveyors, and high‑volume DU manufacturing equipment Design intuitive HMI screens that simplify complex Drive Unit automation while enabling effective troubleshooting and diagnostics Enforce application of Lucid Motors automation and controls standards and manage external integrators through specification, design review, and buy‑off Define and execute automation test plans at vendor sites and Lucid facilities, including FAT, SAT, installation, and production ramp support Train Maintenance and Production teams to support Drive Unit automation systems after deployment, support production during high volume production. Debug, optimize, and continuously improve automated DU processes to maximize cycle time, availability, yield, and equipment reliability You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field preferred 5+ years of experience in ... (truncated, view full listing at source)