Sr Field Service Technician - Sunnyvale CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rivian is seeking an experienced Senior Field Service Technician to act as a technical expert and leader supporting complex vehicle repairs and field operations. The role is based primarily at a service center but may also involve remote troubleshooting, travel to remote locations, and work at production plants as business needs require. The technician will handle advanced diagnostic challenges, support field teams, mentor junior team members, collaborate across functions, and promote continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, with no suspensions or revocations within the past 3–5 years.
Availability for a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends, holidays, early morning, evening, or overnight shifts as required.
Ability to travel to regional locations or production plants as needed.
Proficiency in Windows or Mac environments, work order management systems, and specialized engineering or diagnostic documentation systems.
Physical ability to perform occupational tasks including sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
State mechanic certifications where required by jurisdiction.
Advanced understanding of high-voltage architecture, HVIL, charging isolation, and safe power-down protocols using appropriate PPE; ability to diagnose complex high-voltage faults and isolation issues.
Advanced knowledge of automotive electronics, CAN and LIN bus communication, electrical schematics, and precise wiring harness repairs.
Advanced chassis service and vehicle-dynamics diagnosis, including alignments, braking systems, ABS, traction control, power steering, and NVH concerns.
Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC systems, coolant drain/fill operations, A/C machine usage, 609 refrigerant certification, and complex thermal-management diagnostics.
Proficiency in ADAS calibration and replacing or adjusting sensors, body panels, and glass to manufacturer tolerances.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or recognized equivalency credential.
Graduation from an accredited automotive repair school or vocational program.
Ability to drive a non-commercial truck and trailer.
5 to 8+ years of automotive repair experience, with extensive bumper-to-bumper diagnostics experience.
3 to 8+ years of hands-on experience with vehicle high-voltage systems and high-voltage diagnostic work.
Experience in a leadership or supervisory role, such as Shop Foreman, Team Lead, or Technical Mentor.
Demonstrated background in continuous improvement, process standardization, and escalation management.

Responsibilities

Perform bumper-to-bumper diagnostics, complex repairs, installations, and inspections at service centers and in field settings, including customer sites, mobile routes, and remote locations.
Provide high-level diagnostic guidance to field service teams and perform remote diagnostics or repairs when issues can be safely addressed without local vehicle access, using logged vehicle data and technical schematics.
Coach, mentor, and train junior technicians and internal partners; foster cross-functional collaboration and lead shop-floor technical problem-solving.
Use specialized diagnostic tools, including PICO-Scope, PCAN, Kavaser Memorator, and breakout boxes, to resolve complex electrical, high-voltage, and network faults.
Conduct road tests to verify repair quality, champion continuous improvement, and uphold high standards across repair workflows.
Oversee complex parts operations, including ordering, receiving, inventory management, and billing.
Create high-quality documentation in service support and engineering systems; provide root-cause analysis and actionable feedback to field service engineers and leadership.
Interact professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams during escalations and mobile outreach events.