What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Maintenance Manager, Powertrain position at Lucid Motors?
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.
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
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To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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.
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.
- 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.
By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
