Automation Engineer I

About Lucid

At Lucid we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids 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 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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.

The Automation Engineer Powertrain will be responsible of ensuring new and existing control systems meet throughput safety and quality requirements for production as well as designing and developing continuous improvement projects according to the companys needs.

You Will:

• Have familiarity with equipment control systems equipment I/Os and basic machine coding logic.

• Work with layout engineering to prepare and optimize Powertrain line layouts

• Experience working with the following equipment: robotics end of arm tooling pick and place automation position sensors material handling fluid dispensing vision systems conveyor and laser cleaning and welding.

• Develop company level factory level and line/machine level controls standards and specification for application by internal equipment development team and external partners

• Create data management and tracking communications network architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product processes and quality traceability control implementation

• 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

• 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

You Bring:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Mechanical Computer engineering or related field is preferred a combination of years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

• 0 - 2 years of experience in an Automation Engineering role in the automotive industry

• Proficiency with process integration and electromechanical / mechatronic systems

• In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06 OSHA).

• Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment:

• Ladder logic PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix CompactLogix and RSLogix 5000)

• Safety PLCs (Allen Bradley ControlLogix SmartGuard etc)

• Human Machine Interface (IGNITION IS A MUST)

• Field bus Networks (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

• Exposure to a wide variety of production machinery industrial sensors and equipment (LVDT and pressure transducers dispense systems temperature controllers DC nut runner torque controllers current and power meters etc)

• Experience programming Fanuc Robots is a plus

• Experience with Vision systems (Cognex Keyence Fanuc) is desired

• Experience creating technical specifications for automated manufacturing equipment is highly desired

• Experience transitioning products and processes from prototype to production desired

• Knowledge of production quality metrics is a plus
• Ability to use 3D CAD packages such as with SolidWorks and CATIA is a plus