Senior Battery Lab Calibration & Maintenance Technician

Rivian; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits (life, medical, etc

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr Battery Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Technician in California to sustain calibration schedules, perform preventive maintenance on battery test cyclers, environmental chambers, chillers, and related equipment, and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

You will log data in Jira, train peers, and help drive continuous improvements for equipment uptime while maintaining a safe, 5S-compliant lab environment.

Qualifications

• AS degree or technical certification preferred; or 2–4 years hands-on maintenance/calibration experience.
• Strong knowledge of calibration techniques and PM workflows.
• Experience with basic electrical/mechanical diagnostic tools and reading schematics.
• Ability to log maintenance data accurately and communicate clearly.
• Safety-focused with ability to operate in high-voltage environments and follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Calibration Tracking across battery test systems and sensors.
• Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance on cyclers, chambers, chillers, and power supplies.
• Diagnose minor mechanical/electrical issues and perform basic repairs or replacements.
• Document PMs, calibrations, and asset status in Jira/lab systems.
• Train technicians on calibration workflows and SOPs.
• Identify gaps in requests/workflows and suggest improvements.
• Enforce EH&S, LOTO, high-voltage safety, and 5S at workbenches.

Skills

Calibration techniques

PM workflows

Electrical diagnosis

SOP training

Safety 5S

Communication skills

Education

AS degree or technical cert

Tools

Multimeters

Wire strippers

Torque wrenches

Pressure gauges

Calipers

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr Battery Equipment Calibration and Maintenance Technician in California to sustain calibration schedules, perform preventive maintenance on battery test cyclers, environmental chambers, chillers, and related equipment, and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

You will log data in Jira, train peers, and help drive continuous improvements for equipment uptime while maintaining a safe, 5S-compliant lab environment.