Sr. Engineering Technician II
- Employer
- Rivian
- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Posted
- Oct 07, 2024
- Closes
- Oct 12, 2024
- Ref
- 2833453384
- Discipline
- Engineering
- Position Type
- Engineer, Technician
- Specialty
- Other
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Corporate, Other Corporate
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:
In this role, you will be a member of the Rivian's Future Programs group working on the next generation of products. You will partner with existing engineers through all stages of program development, from concept to launch, ensuring the quality, reliability and safety of the electro-mechanical and powertrain systems.
Responsibilities:
As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with engineers to support the assembly, bring up, and testing of electro-mechanical, drive unit, energy storage systems, and various low voltage electrical systems
Perform diagnosis and repair of vehicle's electrical/mechanical/software systems
Collaborate with engineers to investigate and resolve mechanical and electrical issues
Creating, implementing, and providing feedback to standard operating procedures
Constructing and reworking harnesses
Fabricate and/or modify prototype components and fixtures
Install instrumentation, test equipment, and other components on prototype vehicles in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, and/or test procedures
Supporting electro-mechanical testing and documenting test procedures, setups, and results clearly and concisely
Maintain detailed records of all work performed
Report and document issues identified during assembly or tests
Ability to self-manage and handle multiple priorities and organize own workload to meet organizational goals
Qualifications:
5+ years of Technician Experience working directly with electromechanical systems and powertrain systems
Expertise in instrumentation (Thermocouples, RTDs, Strain Gauges, Accelerometers, etc.)
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to solve powertrain and electromechanical system issues
Work in a team environment and communicate with fellow coworkers
Basic workshop etiquette, provide verbal and writing communication across all teams
Fabrication experience and performing assembly tasks, including operation of manual machine tools, common shop power and hand tools
Familiarity in CAN and/or CAN-FD protocols
Experience with issue tracking software such as Jira
Preferred: Experience using 3D printers
Pay Disclosure:
Salary range for California Based Applicants: $40.67/hour - $50.84/hour (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, 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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company Statements:
Equal OpportunityRivian 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 .
Candidate Data PrivacyRivian 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.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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:
In this role, you will be a member of the Rivian's Future Programs group working on the next generation of products. You will partner with existing engineers through all stages of program development, from concept to launch, ensuring the quality, reliability and safety of the electro-mechanical and powertrain systems.
Responsibilities:
As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with engineers to support the assembly, bring up, and testing of electro-mechanical, drive unit, energy storage systems, and various low voltage electrical systems
Perform diagnosis and repair of vehicle's electrical/mechanical/software systems
Collaborate with engineers to investigate and resolve mechanical and electrical issues
Creating, implementing, and providing feedback to standard operating procedures
Constructing and reworking harnesses
Fabricate and/or modify prototype components and fixtures
Install instrumentation, test equipment, and other components on prototype vehicles in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, and/or test procedures
Supporting electro-mechanical testing and documenting test procedures, setups, and results clearly and concisely
Maintain detailed records of all work performed
Report and document issues identified during assembly or tests
Ability to self-manage and handle multiple priorities and organize own workload to meet organizational goals
Qualifications:
5+ years of Technician Experience working directly with electromechanical systems and powertrain systems
Expertise in instrumentation (Thermocouples, RTDs, Strain Gauges, Accelerometers, etc.)
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills to solve powertrain and electromechanical system issues
Work in a team environment and communicate with fellow coworkers
Basic workshop etiquette, provide verbal and writing communication across all teams
Fabrication experience and performing assembly tasks, including operation of manual machine tools, common shop power and hand tools
Familiarity in CAN and/or CAN-FD protocols
Experience with issue tracking software such as Jira
Preferred: Experience using 3D printers
Pay Disclosure:
Salary range for California Based Applicants: $40.67/hour - $50.84/hour (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, 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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company Statements:
Equal OpportunityRivian 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 .
Candidate Data PrivacyRivian 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.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.