Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Technician II, Pilot

All Aviation Jobs; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 95,447,000 - 119,286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan + ESPP

Job summary

Rivian in California seeks a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Technician II on the Battery Pilot Team to support production development of our battery packs. The role works with cross-functional teams to provide test assets for vehicle and program development.

Pilot Battery Packs are built in Tustin on a semi-manual production line, with opportunities to contribute to future production equipment. The role is located in Tustin, CA and reports to the Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Lead.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent experience in engineering tech.
• 4+ years as Engineering Technician or similar role.
• Experience with transmissions, electric motors, E-Axle, or IC engines.
• Understanding of wiring diagrams, schematics, and assembly drawings.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Lead area level support for Prototype Manufacturing Engineering in building mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Create engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams, and descriptions.
• Maintain project build data and reports at part and system levels.
• Keep workspace clean and organized; balance multiple tasks.
• Design, fabricate, and modify prototype components/fixtures.
• Provide feedback on workshop standards, protocols, and processes.
• Set up test rigs for mechanical and electrical tests across teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Learning aptitude

Education

Associate degree / trade school

Tools

Mechanical fabrication tools

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

This role is for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Technician II on our Battery Pilot Team. This role supports production development of our current and future builds for vehicle battery packs. We currently work directly with multiple cross functional teams to provide test assets for vehicle and program development. Pilot Battery Packs are built in Tustin CA on a semi-manual production line where we also support trials for future production intended equipment. This role is located in Tustin, CA and reports directly to the Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead area level support the Prototype Manufacturing Engineering team in building complex mechanical and electrical assemblies
• Ability to create engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams, and written descriptions
• Highly detail oriented and be able to create reports and record project build data both at the part level and system level
• Maintain a clean and professional workspace
• Help the team balance and prioritize multiple tasks
• Design, fabricate, and/or modify existing prototype components/fixtures
• Provide feedback and suggestions to new and/or improved workshop standards, protocols, and processes
• Keep the lab space organized and equipped with supplies with a future state vision for your area
• Build, collaborate, and set up test rigs for mechanical and electrical tests across multiple teams
• Works a flexible schedule as required for executing projects

Qualifications

• Associate degree, trade school, military technical training or equivalent experience
• 4+ years as an Engineering Technician or similar role
• 4+ years of experience with relevant technologies such as transmissions, electric motors, E-Axle, or IC engines
• Expertise in technologies such as sensors, electronics, controls, pneumatics, valves, and mechanisms
• Exposure to end of line testing, dyno controls, and other testing scenarios
• Understand wiring diagrams, schematics, assembly drawings, mechanical component drawings
• Understanding of 5S in the workplace
• Technical desire and aptitude to learn new products and teach or mentor others
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic workshop etiquette, shop safety, and provide verbal and written communication across multiple departments
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to variety of technologies
• Advanced knowledge of computers and Productivity tools (Microsoft Office, Google, etc)
• Mastery of mechanical fabrication tools such as drill presses, saws, mills, hand tools, etc

Pay Disclosure

The hourly range for this role is $33.31-$41.63 for Tustin, California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
• Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

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