Sr. Test Technician II

Rivian; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 51,549 - 64,430; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer in Torrance is seeking a skilled technician to fabricate special test equipment for testing and validation. Responsibilities include designing mechanical fixtures, functional testing, and troubleshooting electronic assemblies. Candidates should have a technical degree in electronics and relevant experience with fabrication and testing processes. This role offers competitive hourly pay and contributes to the innovative development of electric adventure vehicles.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience fabricating special test equipment for low/high voltage.
• Experience with soldering and handling lab equipment.
• Strong understanding of prototype and fabrication shop processes.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate special test equipment and electronic test boxes.
• Conduct functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies.
• Troubleshoot and document electronic assembly issues.

Skills

Fabrication of special test equipment

Experience with hand and power tools

Troubleshooting electronic assembly issues

High Voltage safety awareness

Education

Technical degree in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Digital multimeters

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.

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.

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.
• Follow the assembly instruction from engineering to execute prototype builds and provide necessary feedback to improve the instruction to improve product build.
• Setup and utilize standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies and digital multimeters following engineering direction.
• Use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in electronics preferred.
• 1‑3 years of experience fabricating special test equipment for low/high voltage power electronics.
• Experience with operating hand and power tools. Experience with soldering, handling lab equipment & board re‑work preferred.
• Experience with building electrical test boxes and harnesses from schematic.
• A strong understanding and experience in prototype and fabrication shop processes A strong understanding of use manufacturers' product data sheets.
• Work with teams to support and/or lead engineering projects.
• Work in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done.
• Hands‑on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed.
• High Level of understanding and experience with High Voltage and safety awareness

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range Torrance‑Based Applicants: $37.42/hr - $46.77/hr (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

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.

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