
Sr. Automation Controls Engineer, Wheel & Tire
Lucid Motors is looking for a Senior Automation Controls Engineer to join our Wheel & Tire operations in Tempe, AZ. This role is essential to keeping one of our most critical production processes running — without wheels and tires, the line doesn’t move. You’ll be the go-to expert for troubleshooting and maintaining automation systems, ensuring uptime and efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
You will partner with cross-functional teams, vendors, and maintenance staff to drive reliability, implement improvements, and standardize processes across equipment. The ideal candidate thrives in hands-on problem solving, takes ownership, and brings strong technical expertise in PLCs and electromechanical systems.
You will:
- Act as the controls and automation expert for Wheel & Tire operations.
- Troubleshoot PLC logic (Allen Bradley Studio 5000), hardware, and safety systems to resolve issues quickly and minimize downtime.
- Provide daily production support, including occasional off-shift or Saturday coverage.
- Review and approve vendor automation and control designs, ensuring compliance with Lucid and industry safety standards.
- Draft and support design specifications for RFQs and supplier performance management.
- Mentor and train maintenance associates on troubleshooting techniques and preventive practices.
- Support line integration into MES systems (e.g., DOT number logging, vision system data).
- Assist with spare parts inventory control, including setup, tracking, and availability to minimize downtime risks.
You bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or related field (or 5+ years equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of hands-on controls experience (Allen Bradley / Studio 5000) in high-volume manufacturing.
- Strong electromechanical troubleshooting ability, with experience diagnosing root causes across logic, hardware, and equipment.
- Familiarity with safety standards (ANSI/RIA 15.06, OSHA) and their application in manufacturing environments.
- Experience with vision systems (Cognex, Keyence) and HMIs (FactoryTalk, PanelView, Ignition).
- Automotive or remanufacturing experience a plus, but not required.
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