Engineering Technician, Prototypes

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. Role Summary We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Electrical Engineering Technician who thrives in ambiguous and detail oriented situations which demand innovative problem solving techniques. In this role, you will support the build and installation of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and rack hardware for test labs across multiple programs, ensuring their timely delivery to support program development goals. You will be a strong advocate for ensuring documentation for builds are corrected and clear, paving the way for downstream batch builds. This is a highly centralized role within the organization, you will be a strong advocate and example of collaboration across development teams within and outside of the organization while solving challenges.

Requirements

• 2+ years of automotive, aerospace, or industrial harness assembly build experience to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 or an equivalent experience building and troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems in early development stages.
• 2+ years of light fabrication: drilling, cutting sheet metal, etc.
• Methodical planning and build hygiene : kitting and verifying against a bill of materials, and Tracking deviations from drawings.
• Strong electrical system troubleshooting skillset required
• Ability to thrive under pressure and apply creative and critical thinking to deliver exceptional results
• Good team player with excellent communication

Nice To Haves

• Technical/ vocational certificate in vehicle systems or related field preferred
• Experience closely collaborating with engineering teams preferred
• Familiarity with prototype manufacturing techniques and their application is preferred
• Experience with basic mechanical design and CAD preferred

Responsibilities

• Build prototype and small-batch harnesses and cable assemblies from drawings and wire lists, with components kitted and verified against the BOM.
• Crimp, strip, and solder to IPC standards and hold yourself accountable to the highest quality assurance targets.
• Install rack infrastructure to layout drawings, from shelves and chassis through power distribution, copper and fiber patching, airflow management, and remote management bring-up.
• Participate in design reviews to flag drawing-to-build discrepancies and provide input on build optimizations
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with engineers and lab techs on safety checks, software load, system-level functional checks, and hands-on debug and repair of live test assets.
• Collaborate with all relevant Engineers and Technicians to problem solve challenges as a team, with optimism and grit to reach the best end goal.

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual company performance bonus program
• equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees
• health coverage
• retirement savings
• time off
• family planning programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree