Lab Engineer

Rivian and VW Group Technology-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Palo Alto, CA
501-1,000 employees
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We are seeking a skilled Lab Technician to join our dynamic team at Rivian and VW Group Technology. This full-time position is critical to our mission of developing cutting-edge electric vehicle technologies and software-defined automotive systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting our testing and validation operations that directly enable breakthrough innovations in electric adventure vehicles.

  • Establish and maintain Device Under Test (DUT) system test benches to execute functional acceptance testing.
  • Independently set up and operate standard electronic test equipment, including power analyzers, variable power supplies, and digital multimeters.
  • Diagnose, determine the root cause of, and document electronic functional failures.
  • Perform wire harness assembly tasks such as crimping, pinning, soldering, and desoldering, including some surface mount technology (SMT) soldering.
  • Interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and detailed vehicle harness diagrams effectively.
  • Construct specialized test equipment to support the development and validation testing of automotive electronic components.
  • Demonstrate a foundational understanding of network and routing principles within system architectures.
  • Utilize productivity software such as Google Office Suite products, Atlassian Confluence and JIRA, JAMA, Visio, and diagramming tools like Lucidchart.
  • Safely lift and move heavy boxes and equipment as needed over 50lbs.
  • Undertake shipping and receiving duties, including packaging.
  • Manage and maintain laboratory test equipment, including asset tracking, distribution, and inventory control.
  • Technical degree or certification in electronics or a related field.
  • 2-3+ years of experience as an electronics technician.
  • Proven experience in fabricating specialized test equipment, such as custom fixtures and low-level test harnesses.
  • Proficiency in using power and basic mechanical hand tools.
  • Demonstrated experience with soldering and electrical lab rework procedures.
  • Familiarity with prototype and fabrication shop processes.
  • Experience working within an ESD-controlled electrical test lab environment.
  • Hands-on experience with electrical testing and equipment (e.g., voltmeters, CAN diagnostics tools).
  • Experience working across multiple operating systems, including macOS, Windows, Linux, and Debian-based systems.
  • Understanding of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems, with a strong awareness of safety protocols.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced electrical engineering (EE) lab environment.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours and a strong dedication to completing tasks effectively.
  • Proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to identify and address gaps as needed.
  • Familiarity with robotics programming on Arduino / Raspberry Pi
  • Familiarity with automated test equipment architectures and automotive software development tools.
  • Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
  • Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
  • Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
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