Senior EV Test & Development Technician II

Rivian; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 92,181,000 - 122,382,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Life insurance

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician II to support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering Teams in Michigan. The role involves diagnosing and repairing prototype vehicle systems, instrumenting tests, and maintaining equipment.

You will work with engineers, perform test drives, and help prepare vehicles for testing, with up to 50% travel. Requires 5+ years in automotive tech, strong electrical skills, and a valid Michigan driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5+ 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.
• Minor fabrication experience.
• Strong technical and mechanical ability.
• Minimum age of 21.
• No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License in 3–5 years.
• No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in last 3 years.
• No more than 1 serious moving violation in last 3 years.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence.
• Travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair prototype vehicle electric, mechanical, and software systems.
• Maintain detailed records of all work performed.
• Maintain test equipment in operational condition and perform routine maintenance.
• Design, build, and modify vehicle instrumentation, mounting systems, test equipment, wiring harnesses and data acquisition systems as needed.
• Fabricate/modify prototype components and fixtures.
• Document setup, troubleshooting and test results, communicate issues and propose improvements.
• Prepare vehicles for testing, install instrumentation and troubleshoot data loggers and test equipment.
• Execute vehicle testing and data capture with support from test engineers.
• Communicate with engineers and technicians to provide strong technical support.
• Load/transport prototype vehicles to test locations and perform test drives.
• Establish relationships with partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Automotive technician

Electric/hybrid experience

High voltage knowledge

CAN/LIN understanding

Fabrication basics

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Engineering Technician II to support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering Teams in Michigan. The role involves diagnosing and repairing prototype vehicle systems, instrumenting tests, and maintaining equipment.

You will work with engineers, perform test drives, and help prepare vehicles for testing, with up to 50% travel. Requires 5+ years in automotive tech, strong electrical skills, and a valid Michigan driver’s license.