Sr. Engineering Technician II

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. 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.

• 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

• 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%

The hourly pay range for this role is $37.42 - $46.77 for Irvine, California based applicants. The salary is location‑based. 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 paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits, life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance and long‑term disability insurance. Eligible employees may also participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if they 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.

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.