Vehicle Engineering Labs, Sr. Engineering Technician III

Rivian Vehicle Engineering Labs Engineering Technician

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 Vehicle Engineering Labs Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting operations and maintenance of vehicle testing facilities. This role includes daily operations support and customer coordination, with a strong focus on continuous improvement of testing and maintenance processes.

Support the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of testing facilities. Develop, document, and implement testing and maintenance procedures in compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements. Install instrumentation, test equipment, and other components on prototype vehicles in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, and/or test procedures. Provide daily operational and test execution support across multiple facilities. Plan and execute preventive maintenance activities.

2-5+ years of automotive- or aerospace-related testing experience. Experience operating and maintaining climate chamber and chassis dynamometer facilities strongly preferred. Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with automotive and electrified powertrain vehicles preferred. Fabrication, wiring, and building control system troubleshooting experience. A proven track record of problem-solving and independent root cause analysis. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Ability to produce clear, organized, and timely documentation.

Team-oriented mindset. Strong interest in automotive technology. Ability to work independently.

The Hourly Pay Range for this role is $47.33 - $59.16 for California based applicants. 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.

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.

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