Senior EV Prototyping Technician – 50% Travel

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks an experienced engineering technician for advanced development to support prototype vehicle builds, integration, testing and maintenance. You will assist with software integration vehicles and diagnostic work on early prototypes.

Travel up to 50% is required; 8+ years in automotive technician roles with strong electrical knowledge and CAN/LIN networks are essential. A clean valid driver license and high voltage awareness are also needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technician / mechanic work experience in the automotive industry.
• Valid driver license with clean record
• Advanced driver training (preferred)
• Strong automotive electrical understanding
• High Voltage electrical knowledge and training
• CAN/LIN network understanding

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

Advanced diagnostic skills

Automotive electrical understanding

High Voltage knowledge

CAN/LIN network understanding

Valid driver's license

Job description

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies seeks an experienced engineering technician for advanced development to support prototype vehicle builds, integration, testing and maintenance. You will assist with software integration vehicles and diagnostic work on early prototypes.

Travel up to 50% is required; 8+ years in automotive technician roles with strong electrical knowledge and CAN/LIN networks are essential. A clean valid driver license and high voltage awareness are also needed.