EV Test Operations Lead

Rivian; Wittmann (AZ); On-site; USD 92,611,000 - 102,897,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian in Wittmann, AZ seeks a Test Operations Specialist to support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering teams. You’ll anticipate testing needs, advise on resource allocation, and drive proactive planning and execution with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include planning, forecasting, inventory support, and documenting work; travel up to 20% may be required. EV experience and strong technical background are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical experience in the automotive industry; EV experience is a plus.
• 2+ years in a service advisor, dispatch, or lead role.
• Experience in a R&D or startup position is a plus.
• Strong automotive mechanical understanding.
• Familiarity with work management systems and custom spreadsheets.
• Experience with Atlassian, G-Suite, and Microsoft 365 is a plus.
• Ability to read safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write professional reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of stakeholders or employees.

Responsibilities

• Support the Test and Development operations team with task planning, workload management, facility organization, and parts procurement/inventory support.
• Support workshop management with project forecasting and resource planning.
• Responsible for program deliverables status.
• Organize necessary supplies and parts based on workload and workshop infrastructure projects.
• Maintain communication with workshop manager, operations team, and stakeholders.
• Document work performed and facility needs per requirements.
• Maintain inventory lists and maintenance schedules of tools and equipment.
• Provide feedback on workshop procedures and support improvements.
• Build and maintain cross-organizational connections to complete tasks.
• Create and manage timelines for larger projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned; travel up to 20%.

Skills

Automotive experience

Service/Dispatch

R&D/startup experience

Mechanical understanding

Work management systems

Spreadsheets

Atlassian

G-Suite

Microsoft 365

Technical communication

Problem solving

High-pressure communication

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Atlassian

G-Suite

Microsoft 365

Job description

Rivian in Wittmann, AZ seeks a Test Operations Specialist to support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering teams. You’ll anticipate testing needs, advise on resource allocation, and drive proactive planning and execution with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include planning, forecasting, inventory support, and documenting work; travel up to 20% may be required. EV experience and strong technical background are highly valued.