Prototype EV Test & Instrumentation Technician

Socket.dev; Wittmann (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician to support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering Teams in Arizona.

You will diagnose and repair prototype vehicles' electrical, mechanical and software systems, maintain records, and support data acquisition and instrument development for tests. You will prepare vehicles for testing, install instrumentation, and collaborate with engineers to ensure high-quality technical support and safe, organized work practices in our workshop

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technician/mechanic work experience in the automotive industry.
• High voltage electrical knowledge and training.
• Strong automotive electrical understanding.
• Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicles’ electrical/mechanical/software systems
• Maintain detailed records of all work performed
• Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance and minor repairs
• 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
• Test drive prototype vehicles
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with partners and stakeholders

Skills

5+ years technician experience

Driver license

Advanced driver training

Electrical understanding

High voltage knowledge

CAN/LIN network

Fabrication experience

Mechanical ability

MVR monitoring

Travel up to 50%

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician to support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering Teams in Arizona.

You will diagnose and repair prototype vehicles' electrical, mechanical and software systems, maintain records, and support data acquisition and instrument development for tests. You will prepare vehicles for testing, install instrumentation, and collaborate with engineers to ensure high-quality technical support and safe, organized work practices in our workshop