Sr. Automation Engineer (Drive Unit)

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Lucid Motors

King Abdullah Economic City, 02

Remote

Posted March 27, 2026

Job Description

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&

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