Prototype Electrical Technician - Harness & Cabling

Rivian VW Group; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Comprehensive benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Rivian VW Group Technologies is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support the build and installation of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and rack hardware for test labs across programs. You will ensure documentation is accurate and build-ready for downstream assembly, collaborating with development teams to solve challenges.

In this role you will work closely with engineers and lab techs on safety, software load, and live asset debugging, while maintaining high quality and design

Qualifications

• Technical/vocational certificate in vehicle systems or related field is preferred.
• 2+ years in automotive harness assembly to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 or equivalent.
• 2+ years of light fabrication and working with sheet metal.
• Kitting against BOM and verifying deviations from drawings.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting capabilities are required.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams is preferred.
• Familiarity with prototype manufacturing techniques and CAD is a plus.
• Ability to thrive under pressure with clear communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Build prototype and small-batch harnesses and cable assemblies from drawings and wire lists.
• Crimp, strip, and solder to IPC standards and ensure high QA targets.
• Install rack infrastructure per layout drawings, including power and cabling.
• Flag drawing-to-build discrepancies and suggest build optimizations.
• Collaborate with engineers and lab techs on safety checks, software load, and troubleshooting.
• Partner with teams to solve challenges and achieve the best end goal.

Skills

Harness assembly

Electrical troubleshooting

Soldering

CAD familiarity

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Education

Technical/Vocational certificate in vehicle systems

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2

Job description

Rivian VW Group Technologies is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to support the build and installation of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and rack hardware for test labs across programs. You will ensure documentation is accurate and build-ready for downstream assembly, collaborating with development teams to solve challenges.

In this role you will work closely with engineers and lab techs on safety, software load, and live asset debugging, while maintaining high quality and design