Senior Dyno Test Technician - Powertrain Systems

Rivian; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx, dental and vision coverage

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Dyno Technician in Michigan to operate and maintain dynamometers for development and validation testing of electrified powertrain systems. You will install instrumentation, build test rigs, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to deliver high-quality data for Powertrain Validation engineers.

You’ll work with Powertrain, NVH, and Thermal teams, support upgrades, and document findings while contributing to safety and workshop standards in a collaborative lab

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technician experience in test cells or large dynamometer systems.
• 2+ years experience with electrified vehicles.
• Expertise in instrumentation (Thermocouples, RTDs, Strain Gauges, Accelerometers, Hygrometers, Pressure Gauges, Flow Meters).
• Expertise in powertrain test setup and test error proofing.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain large dynamometers (for vehicle and powertrain system level testing).
• Select and install instrumentation needed to collect response data from the product during testing (accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure gauges, thermocouples, thermistors, hygrometers, voltage drop sense leads, etc.).
• Build and setup test rigs/dynos for mechanical and/or electrical tests together with Powertrain, NVH, and Thermal engineering teams.
• Perform routine maintenance to complex mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Take an active part in Environmental Heath & Safety within the laboratory environment, contributing to Risk Assessments and ensuring a safe work environment.
• Support Validation Engineers to perform upgrades and modifications to Systems Under Test.
• Perform the first line of fault finding for operational issues which arise on System Under Test.
• Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle’s electrical/mechanical/software systems.
• Support Test Engineers to achieve test plans and test equipment upgrade projects.
• Document and communicate findings through processes and systems, taking ownership of early escalation where appropriate.
• Generate and take ownership of process documentation for test rigs and associated test equipment.
• Provide feedback, create and implement processes and suggestions to new and/or improved workshop standards, protocols, and processes.

Skills

Test cell experience

Electrified vehicles

Instrumentation expertise

Powertrain test setup

Mechanical tooling

Motor/inverter/gearbox knowledge

Propulsion and thermal systems

Electric vehicle safety

Diagnostic tools

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Dyno Technician in Michigan to operate and maintain dynamometers for development and validation testing of electrified powertrain systems. You will install instrumentation, build test rigs, perform routine maintenance, and troubleshoot issues to deliver high-quality data for Powertrain Validation engineers.

You’ll work with Powertrain, NVH, and Thermal teams, support upgrades, and document findings while contributing to safety and workshop standards in a collaborative lab