Field Service Technician, Night Shift - Fishers, in

Rivian Rivian · Auto · Fishers, IN · Service

This role is for a hands-on Field Service Technician responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and installing components on Rivian vehicles. It requires general automotive repair skills, electrical system knowledge (low and high voltage), and the ability to work with diagnostic tools and schematics. The role emphasizes customer interaction and documentation.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform or assist with assigned vehicle diagnosis, repairs, installations, and inspections, whether at a service center or in the field directly at customer homes, businesses, or other convenient locations.
  2. Identify and explain the Rivian product line, EV framework, tools, and accessories.
  3. Utilize available technical resources to follow Rivian repair procedures efficiently without compromising quality or safety.
  4. Conduct road tests to ensure the quality of repairs.
  5. Manage necessary parts operations, including ordering, receiving, shipping, and inventory.

Skills

Required

  • Proficient in using hand tools and power tools
  • Proficient with laptops or computers in Windows or Mac environments
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, and frequent use of hands for grasping tools and data entry.
  • Ability to read and speak fluent English.
  • Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics.
  • Foundational understanding of basic electricity theory
  • Ability to safely use a DVOM for various circuit measurements
  • Reading and leveraging electrical schematics
  • Understanding the risks involved with high voltage systems
  • Ability to safely power down high voltage systems and work on them using appropriate PPE
  • Fundamental chassis service
  • Mount and balance tires
  • Perform vehicle alignments
  • Replace brake system components
  • Diagnose mechanical suspension components
  • Service vehicle thermal systems
  • Perform a coolant drain-and-fill
  • Safely handle refrigerant with a 609 certification

Nice to have

  • Ability to drive a non-commercial truck and trailer is preferred
  • Hands-on work experience in an automotive shop
  • Recent automotive graduate
  • A background in electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid repair
  • Experience in start-up environments
  • Experience with parts departments, billing, and work order management systems
  • Deep understanding of automotive electronics, including CAN and LIN networks
  • Ability to diagnose complex faults and perform wiring repairs according to manufacturer standards
  • Understanding the function of various high voltage components and their monitoring systems
  • Diagnose complex high voltage faults related to charging, isolation, and interlock loop issues using the manufacturer’s diagnostic processes
  • Repair advanced vehicle dynamic issues related to traction control, ABS, and power steering
  • Resolving complex drivability concerns such as Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH)
  • Comprehensive understanding of the entire A/C system and its components

What the JD emphasized

  • High School Diploma, GED, or other recognized high school equivalency credential preferred
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record, with no driving-related suspensions or revocations within a 3-5 year period
  • Ability to drive a non-commercial truck and trailer is preferred
  • Must be available for a 40-hour work week, which may include weekends, holidays, and shifts during early morning, evening, or overnight hours based on business needs
  • Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, and frequent use of hands for grasping tools and data entry.
  • Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.).
  • Ability to read and speak fluent English.
  • Ability to see, read and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics.
  • Hands-on work experience in an automotive shop is highly preferred.
  • A background in electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid repair is considered a plus.
  • Experience in start-up environments is preferred.
  • Experience with parts departments, billing, and work order management systems is preferred.
  • Technicians should have a foundational understanding of basic electricity theory and be able to safely use a DVOM for various circuit measurements.
  • Proficiency should extend to reading and leveraging electrical schematics as a diagnostic resource.
  • Advanced candidates will demonstrate a deep understanding of automotive electronics, including CAN and LIN networks, and possess the ability to diagnose complex faults and perform wiring repairs according to manufacturer standards.
  • A core requirement is understanding the risks involved with high voltage systems and the ability to safely power them down and work on them using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • This includes understanding the function of various high voltage components and their monitoring systems.
  • Highly skilled technicians will be capable of diagnosing complex high voltage faults related to charging, isolation, and interlock loop issues using the manufacturer’s diagnostic processes.
  • Technicians should be proficient in fundamental chassis service, including the ability to mount and balance tires, perform vehicle alignments, and replace brake system components.
  • The role requires the ability to diagnose mechanical suspension components and progress to repairing advanced vehicle dynamic issues related to traction control, ABS, and power steering.
  • Top-tier candidates will be adept at resolving complex drivability concerns such as Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH).
  • Technicians must be able to service vehicle thermal systems, starting with the ability to perform a coolant drain-and-fill and safely handle refrigerant with a 609 certification.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the entire A/C system and its components is ex