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 The Sr. Engineering Technician II, will support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering Teams. This role involves the use of tooling to perform mechanical and electrical repairs and modifications, works directly with various engineering teams to support testing needs and requires maintaining an organized and safe work environment. Responsibilities Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle’s electrical/mechanical/software systems Maintain detailed records of all work performed Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance and making minor repairs/adjustments as needed Design, build and modify vehicle instrumentation, mounting systems, test equipment, wiring harnesses and data acquisition systems as needed. Fabricate and/or modify existing prototype components/fixtures Document setup, troubleshooting and test results, communicate issues and propose improvements Prepare vehicles for testing, including instrumentation installation and troubleshooting of data loggers and test equipment Execute vehicle testing and data capture with the support of test engineers to evaluate prototype vehicles and systems. 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 Test drive prototype vehicles Establish and maintain good working relationships with partners and stakeholders Qualifications 5+ years of technician/mechanic work experience in the automotive industry. Electric/hybrid vehicle experience preferred Valid driver license with clean record Advanced driver training. (preferred) Strong automotive electrical understanding High Voltage electrical knowledge and training CAN/LIN network understanding Minor fabrication experience Strong technical and mechanical ability Minimum age of 21 No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period) No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence that you will be operating a vehicle Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring Travel up to 50% Pay Disclosure The Hourly pay range for this role is $37.42 - $46.77 for Irvine, 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). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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Sr. Engineering Technician II
This role is for a Sr. Engineering Technician II at Rivian, focusing on supporting test and development workshops and engineering teams. Responsibilities include performing mechanical and electrical repairs, modifications, maintaining test equipment, and designing/building vehicle instrumentation and data acquisition systems. The role requires significant hands-on technical and mechanical ability, with a preference for electric/hybrid vehicle experience.
What you'd actually do
- Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle’s electrical/mechanical/software systems
- Maintain detailed records of all work performed
- Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance and making minor repairs/adjustments as needed
- Design, build and modify vehicle instrumentation, mounting systems, test equipment, wiring harnesses and data acquisition systems as needed.
- Fabricate and/or modify existing prototype components/fixtures
Skills
Required
- Automotive technician/mechanic experience
- Electrical/mechanical repair and modification
- Test equipment maintenance
- Instrumentation design and build
- Data acquisition systems
- Fabrication
- Troubleshooting
- Technical and mechanical ability
- Valid driver license
Nice to have
- Electric/hybrid vehicle experience
- Advanced driver training
- High Voltage electrical knowledge and training
- CAN/LIN network understanding
What the JD emphasized
- 5+ years of technician/mechanic work experience in the automotive industry
- Electric/hybrid vehicle experience preferred
- Strong automotive electrical understanding
- High Voltage electrical knowledge and training
- CAN/LIN network understanding