Lead Engineering Test Technician

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 Lead Engineering Technician will support the Test & Development and Autonomy Validation teams. This role involves the use of tooling to perform mechanical and electrical repairs/modifications, works directly with various engineering teams to support testing needs, and requires maintaining an organized and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cross functional responsibilities based on work load and knowledge base of peers
• Instruct technicians on proper diagnostic and repair methodologies
• Maintain a high level of communication with engineering stakeholders pertaining to work-loads, personnel and equipment issues and needs.
• Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle’s electrical/mechanical/software
• Fabricate and/or modify existing prototype components/fixtures
• Maintain detailed records of all work performed
• Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance and making minor repairs/adjustments as needed
• Install instrumentation, test equipment, and other components on prototype vehicles in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, and/or test procedures
• 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 vehicles on closed tracks
• Travel 50%

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
• A Meister certificate (or an equivalent qualification / relevant technical background) is strongly preferred

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at