Sr Robotics Engineer, PWT

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Define and enforce robotics standards across FANUC, ABB, and KUKA populations.
• Establish naming, positional, program, and safety-configuration standards.
• Own robot BOM standards including controllers, teach pendants, safety modules, and EOAT interfaces.
• Own offline programming environments (FANUC RoboGuide, ABB RobotStudio, etc).
• Perform reachability, collision, and cycle-time simulation for new cells and cell modifications.
• Support cell layout, safety zoning, and human-robot collaboration design.
• Own robot uptime KPIs across the Powertrain fleet; drive downtime reduction through structured analysis.
• Establish robot PM strategy including grease, encoder, battery, and cable-track maintenance.
• Lead RCA for robot-related breakdowns and cell downtime.
• Own robot cycle time optimization to support takt achievement.
• Own robot safety validation and coordinate with EHS and Automation on safety-PLC integration, light curtains, and interlocks.
• Enforce HV LOTO, HVIL continuity, and mandatory HV PPE for all work on or near EV Powertrain equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering.
• 5-8 years in industrial robotics; multi-brand experience required especially FANUC.
• Demonstrated robot commissioning, offline programming, and safety validation experience.
• Strong track record of robot uptime and cycle time optimization.
• Fluent in English; Arabic strongly preferred.
• Preferred: EV or automotive greenfield launch; and collaborative-robot experience.
• Demonstrated experience with commissioning, FAT/SAT, launch, production readiness or high-volume manufacturing ramp.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP/change control, machine/HV safety and traceability requirements.
• Preferred: recognized discipline certification, Lean/Six Sigma, greenfield EV/automotive launch and KSA workforce-development experience.

Skills

• Deep robotics expertise (FANUC, ABB, etc).
• Strong offline programming skills (RoboGuide, RobotStudio, etc).
• Robot safety validation fluency.
• Structured troubleshooting and reliability mindset.
• Passion for developing people on robotics talent.
• Technical standards, structured problem solving, risk-based decision making and controlled documentation.
• Data literacy: KPI definition, trend analysis, evidence-based validation and clear communication.
• Cross-functional influence, supplier coordination and disciplined ownership in a greenfield launch environment.
• Coaching, competency assessment and knowledge transfer in a multicultural English/Arabic workplace.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off; salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off.
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

About Lucid

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Launch Governance & Change Control

Saudization & Capability Transfer