Prototype Vehicle Test Technician - Electrical/Mechanical

Rivian; Wittmann (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician to support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering Teams in Wittmann, AZ. The role involves diagnosing and repairing prototype electrical, mechanical, and software systems, maintaining test equipment, and building instrumentation and data acquisition fixtures.

You will collaborate with engineers, document results, and help prepare vehicles for testing, including data loggers and test equipment. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• 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%

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair prototype vehicles’ 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

Skills

Automotive electrical

High voltage

CAN/LIN

Fabrication

Mechanical ability

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician to support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering Teams in Wittmann, AZ. The role involves diagnosing and repairing prototype electrical, mechanical, and software systems, maintaining test equipment, and building instrumentation and data acquisition fixtures.

You will collaborate with engineers, document results, and help prepare vehicles for testing, including data loggers and test equipment. Travel up to 50% is required.