Technician, R2 End of Line; Night Shift

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 End of Line Technician works directly with the vehicles coming off the line to test, diagnose, and repair any issues before final delivery to the customer. This role will report directly to an End of Line Group Leader.

Shift Hours will be 6:30pm-3:30am

• Diagnose and repair varied electrical and mechanical issues on complex EV vehicle systems
• Perform diagnostics using a combination of technical experience, understanding of Rivian products, diagnostic tools, and vehicle log data to root cause complicated issues
• Carry out duties with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring vehicles are fully repaired
• Perform anything from heavy repair, light repair, diagnostics, troubleshooting and general repairs.
• Engage ownership mentality in all aspects of work, ensuring all vehicles are treated with a customer‑centric focus, upholding the highest of standards in cosmetic, electrical, and mechanical repair
• Maintain detailed records of all work performed to ensure high quality and complaint vehicles are produced from the factory
• Use first principles to collaborate, teach, and mentor other team members to constantly strengthen the organization
• Create culture of collaboration with leaders and team members, encouraging feedback and open communication between teams with the goal of constant improvement of repair tools, processes, and systems

To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.

• 1+ Year of Automotive Repair experience
• Proficiency in Automotive service experience
• Repair, Diagnostic and other auto tech work
• Automotive Technology or Technician Degree or equivalent experience/ Certificate (nice to have)
• EV experience preferred (nice to have)
• OEM specific technician training is a plus
• Knowledge of EV Powertrains and HV systems (nice to have)
• Strong written and communication skills
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Experience using a variety of test tools including a PICO‑scope, PCAN, Kavaser Memorator and breakout box is a plus (nice to have)
• Bumper‑to‑bumper diagnosis and repair experience, including electrical diagnostics experience. High voltage systems experience is preferred
• Experience mentoring and coaching other technicians preferred
• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders to access equipment.
• Lifting/carrying (moving materials) up to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling with a force of up to 70 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate materials, tools, and equipment.
• Able to position one's body to access in and around machines. (bending/squatting/stooping/kneeling/reaching below waist and above shoulder)

The salary range for this role is $26.00 per hour for Illinois 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.

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…