Senior HV Electronics Lab Tech - Fabrication & Test Lead

Rivian; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Electronics Lab Technician to perform functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units.

You will support development and validation testing of high voltage automotive power electronics and fabricate test boxes and harnesses at Rivian’s Torrance/Carson facilities on-site. Responsibilities include creating fixtures, conducting tests per procedures, troubleshooting issues, and using instruments like oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in electronics preferred.
• 5+ years of experience fabricating special test equipment for low/high voltage power electronics.
• 5+ years of experience with soldering, handling lab equipment & board re-work.
• Read electrical schematics and use manufacturers’ product data sheets.
• Build electrical test boxes and harnesses from schematics.
• Strong understanding of prototype and fabrication shop processes.
• Able to solder/desolder at a component level.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work with teams to support and/or lead engineering projects.
• Work in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate special test equipment, electronic test boxes, and harnesses.
• Design and fabricate simple mechanical fixtures and jigs.
• Functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units following defined test procedures.
• Support development and validation testing of high-voltage automotive power electronic components.
• Troubleshoot, root cause, and document electronic assembly issues.
• Perform PCB assembly modifications such as component rework and soldering/desoldering.
• Read electrical schematics and use manufacturers’ data sheets.
• Procure tools, equipment, and components for prototype builds.
• Set up and use standard test equipment like oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and DMMs.
• Use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
• Use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Hands-on approach

High voltage safety

Soldering experience

Reading schematics

Education

Technical degree in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Power supplies

Digital multimeters

Soldering tools

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Electronics Lab Technician to perform functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units.

You will support development and validation testing of high voltage automotive power electronics and fabricate test boxes and harnesses at Rivian’s Torrance/Carson facilities on-site. Responsibilities include creating fixtures, conducting tests per procedures, troubleshooting issues, and using instruments like oscilloscopes and multimeters.