Sr. Automation Engineering Manager, Powertrain

Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations in a high-volume, cutting-edge EV manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring maximum equipment uptime, optimizing OEE, implementing world-class preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and driving data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong background in PLCs, automation, data analytics, and leadership of large technical teams. 
 
 
You Will 

• Lead and manage a maintenance team of 200+ technicians and engineers, ensuring efficient operations across multiple shifts. 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive maintenance strategy to maximize equipment availability and efficiency. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence within the maintenance organization. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, engineering, and quality to align maintenance goals with business objectives. 

• Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency. 

• Implement Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PM/PdM) programs utilizing advanced technologies such as condition monitoring, AI-driven analytics, and machine learning. 

• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode analysis to drive permanent corrective actions. 

• Ensure compliance with industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and internal standards for safety and reliability. 

• Oversee Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, automation networks, and industrial software to ensure seamless integration and functionality. 

• Provide troubleshooting expertise for PLC-controlled systems, robotic cells, and automated production lines. 

• Partner with controls engineers to optimize automation processes and minimize downtime. 

• Utilize data-driven decision-making to monitor equipment performance, analyze trends, and drive actionable insights. 

• Implement and leverage Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for tracking work orders, downtime, and asset performance. 

• Drive Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize maintenance processes and reduce costs. 

You Bring 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field (master's preferred)  

• 10+ years of maintenance leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, EV, or industrial automation. 

• Proven expertise in PLCs (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.), OEE optimization, PM/PdM programs, and reliability engineering. 

• Strong experience with data analytics, CMMS, and automation systems.  

• Demonstrated ability to lead and scale large maintenance teams in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.  

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset. 

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.