Materials Prototype Technician II

Rivian • Hayward, CA

10h • $41 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with some experience as a technician, preferably in material or battery characterization, or use of routine lab equipment.
• Basic understanding of general laboratory equipment such as microscopes, TGA, SEM, DSC, BET, ICP, GCMS, Raman, PSA, FTIR, TGA,XRD, CT, etc.
• Hands-on experience performing routine tasks in a battery laboratory, with an understanding of standard safety protocols and equipment maintenance.
• Strong organizational skills to assist with day-to-day tasks related to assembly, testing, and lab maintenance, ensuring consistency in workflow and communication of progress.
• Maintain excellent record keeping of observations detected, ability to prioritize daily work with little assistance, and make data driven decisions
• Good written and verbal communication skills to help with routine reporting and collaboration with cross- functional teams on basic lab and assembly tasks

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with conducting material/cell analysis and reporting findings.
• Lead routine lab characterization of battery materials and maintain detailed records of collected data.
• Support and perform battery teardowns, adhering to safety protocols.
• Manage and maintain characterization equipment, ensuring readiness for analysis and troubleshooting basic issues.
• Monitor lab operations to ensure smooth functionality and collaborate with engineers to resolve equipment performance challenges.
• Assist in updating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for battery characterization and testing to improve workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers to support electrode mixing/preparation/cell prototype.
• Foster collaboration within the cross-functional team and contribute to Rivian’s core values.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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