Sr. Field Service 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.

The Sr. Field Service Technician will be responsible for over-delivering on the internal and external customer experience at our service locations. The ideal candidate will possess the technical acumen and the ability to provide a strong level of customer service. If you're able to think quickly on your feet, have a go-getter attitude, possess great communication skills, and have a passion for adventure, then we want you on the team.

You will be working with our internal partners every day to assist with service needs and coordinate with our Service, Vehicle and Delivery Operations, and Field Service Engineer teams. This role will require a dynamic and resourceful leader with excellent oral and written communications skills, who will foster cross functional interaction and champion a culture of continuous improvement to support Service teams and customers within a Service center.

To be successful in this role, you must have a customer-first approach, thrive in ambiguous and unexpected environments, tackling all challenges with a creative and flexible mindset. Experience in automotive, process standardization, continuous improvement, and managing escalations is a plus.

• Follow Rivian repair procedures with efficiency without compromising quality or safety to perform diagnosis, repairs, installations, and inspections on vehicles

• Evaluate and perform remote repairs for concerns that can be safely and effectively addressed without local vehicle access

• Leverage strong understanding of schematics and diagrams to diagnose and resolve repair issues accurately and appropriately

• Provide diagnostic support to Field Service Teams by combining technical understanding specific to Rivian products, experience with integrated automotive systems, use of specialized diagnostic tools, and logged vehicle data review

• Perform vehicle repairs in a setting outside of a service center

• Conduct road tests on vehicles to ensure quality of the repair

• Perform necessary parts operations such as parts ordering, receiving, shipping and inventory, and demonstrate deep understanding of parts department process to ensure quality standards are met

• Produce high-quality documentation in both Service Support and Engineering document systems.

• Stay up to date with technical skills and required training

• Support campaigns and containment initiatives

• Ability to perform duties and communicate with a high level of professionalism in a customer-facing environment

• Work with a collaborative attitude and team spirit in an ever-changing, dynamic environment

• Work closely with customer support teams to train and empower agents to conduct live diagnostics and address customer expectations.

• Support, Coach and Mentor other technicians as assigned

• This role may transition from remote to on-site and require in-person work, on-site at the service center

• Travel to locations to support as required, including but not limited to, production plants.

• This role may require regular interaction with customers and their families, 3rd party affiliates, and suppliers within Rivian facilities, on mobile service routes, or at community outreach events

• High School Diploma, GED, or other recognized high school equivalency credential. preferred

• Graduated from an accredited automotive repair school or equivalent vocation program preferred

• Extensive experience in HV & LV diagnostic work

• 8+ years of experience working on vehicle high voltage systems, in addition to 3+ years of experience in a leadership role like a shop foreman or team lead preferred.

• Understands HVIL (High-Voltage Interlock) and the high voltage architecture

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Ability to root-cause problems and find or suggest solutions

• Experience in Continuous Improvement Process

• Experience using test tools (PICO-Scope, PCAN, Kavaser Memorator, breakout box, etc)

• Extensive experience in bumper-to-bumper diagnosis and repair

• Ability to drive non-commercial truck and trailer preferred

• Must possess a valid driver's license, and maintain a clean driving record

• No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period).

• Parts department and billing experience preferred

• Experience using a work order management system including repair documentation preferred

• Experience working in start-up environments preferred

• Strong organizational and time management skills along with attention to detail

• Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks…