Prototype Vehicle Technician – Advanced Development

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

RSUs

Performance bonus

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking an engineering technician for advanced development to support build, integration, testing and maintenance of prototype vehicles and test benches. You will assist in commissioning and testing software-integrated vehicles with strong diagnostic skills across automotive systems.

Requirements include 8+ years in automotive tech, high voltage knowledge, CAN/LIN familiarity, and fabrication experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technician/mechanic work in the automotive industry.
• Electric/hybrid vehicle experience preferred.
• Valid driver's 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 in 3–5 years.
• No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in last 3 years.
• Must have a valid driver's license where you will be driving.
• Will be subject to continuous MVR monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle’s electrical/mechanical/software systems.
• Fabricate and/or modify existing prototype components/fixtures.
• Maintain detailed records of all work performed.
• Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance and making minor repairs/adjustments as needed.
• Install instrumentation, test equipment, and other components on prototype vehicles in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, and/or test procedures.
• 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. (Class A CDL a plus)
• Test drive vehicles on closed tracks.
• Travel 50%.

Skills

8+ years experience

Valid driver's license

High voltage systems

Automotive electrical

CAN/LIN network

Fabrication experience

Mechanical ability

MVR monitoring

Age 21+

No license suspensions

No major incidents in 3 years

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is seeking an engineering technician for advanced development to support build, integration, testing and maintenance of prototype vehicles and test benches. You will assist in commissioning and testing software-integrated vehicles with strong diagnostic skills across automotive systems.

Requirements include 8+ years in automotive tech, high voltage knowledge, CAN/LIN familiarity, and fabrication experience.