About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary Based in Irvine, CA, the Special Projects Team is the hands-on heartbeat of Rivian's future, where you’ll get out from behind the desk to turn ambitious concepts into physical reality. We are responsible for everything from individual component prototyping to full-vehicle builds, including engineering and building the show-stopping prototypes for the R2, R3, and R3X unveils. Our mission is to rapidly construct early-stage development assets that drive Rivian’s critical production decisions, meaning you will be actively translating design intent into functioning physical assemblies right on the shop floor. You won’t just be building future models; you'll also get your hands dirty retrofitting existing vehicles for high-profile, unique applications like a Grey's Anatomy Ambulance or the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Van. We prioritize agility and rapid problem-solving, allowing you to work shoulder-to-shoulder with an elite crew of fabricators, machinists, and designers at breakneck speeds. This role is highly collaborative and fast-paced while offering experience working on a wide range of interesting projects. Responsibilities Collaborate with engineering and fabrication teams to plan project builds while utilizing Rivian network of teams and knowledge Manage internal and external technician resources on a per-project basis Build and modify mules, prototypes and show vehicles Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle’s electrical/mechanical/software systems Maintain a high level of communication with workshop manager pertaining to workload, personnel and equipment issues and needs Maintain detailed records of all work performed Communicate directly with engineers and other technicians to ensure a high level of technical support Load and transport prototype vehicles to specified test locations as needed Establish and maintain good working relationships with partners and stakeholders Qualifications An understanding of LV and HV vehicle architecture for circuit and wiring design Ability to design PCBs and integrate their functions into vehicle architectures The ability to collaborate to fi nd solutions complex problems in unfamiliar systems Experience with mechatronics systems such as powering and actuating motors for testing applications The ability to quickly make tradeoff s and decisions to drive progress The ability to develop software for custom prototypes designed within this same role. Strong teamwork skills, the ability to collaborate, and a positive attitude Pay Disclosure The Hourly Pay Range for this role is $47.33 - $59.16 for California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). 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Senior Technician, Special Projects
This role involves building and modifying prototype vehicles, including electrical, mechanical, and software systems, as well as designing PCBs and integrating mechatronics. It is focused on turning ambitious concepts into physical reality for future vehicle models and special applications.
What you'd actually do
- Collaborate with engineering and fabrication teams to plan project builds while utilizing Rivian network of teams and knowledge
- Manage internal and external technician resources on a per-project basis
- Build and modify mules, prototypes and show vehicles
- Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle’s electrical/mechanical/software systems
- Maintain a high level of communication with workshop manager pertaining to workload, personnel and equipment issues and needs
Skills
Required
- LV and HV vehicle architecture for circuit and wiring design
- design PCBs and integrate their functions into vehicle architectures
- collaborate to find solutions complex problems in unfamiliar systems
- mechatronics systems such as powering and actuating motors for testing applications
- quickly make tradeoff s and decisions to drive progress
- develop software for custom prototypes designed within this same role
- teamwork skills
- ability to collaborate
- positive attitude
Nice to have
- understanding of LV and HV vehicle architecture
What the JD emphasized
- rapidly construct early-stage development assets
- rapidly construct early-stage development assets
- turn ambitious concepts into physical reality
- actively translating design intent into functioning physical assemblies
- quickly make tradeoff s and decisions to drive progress