Senior Technician, Special Projects

Rivian•Irvine, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Irvine, CA, the Special Projects Team is the hands-on heartbeat of Rivian's future, where you’ll get out from behind the desk to turn ambitious concepts into physical reality. We are responsible for everything from individual component prototyping to full-vehicle builds, including engineering and building the show-stopping prototypes for the R2, R3, and R3X unveils. Our mission is to rapidly construct early-stage development assets that drive Rivian’s critical production decisions, meaning you will be actively translating design intent into functioning physical assemblies right on the shop floor. You won’t just be building future models; you'll also get your hands dirty retrofitting existing vehicles for high-profile, unique applications like a Grey's Anatomy Ambulance or the Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Van. We prioritize agility and rapid problem-solving, allowing you to work shoulder-to-shoulder with an elite crew of fabricators, machinists, and designers at breakneck speeds. This role is highly collaborative and fast-paced while offering experience working on a wide range of interesting projects.

Requirements

An understanding of LV and HV vehicle architecture for circuit and wiring design
Ability to design PCBs and integrate their functions into vehicle architectures
The ability to collaborate to find solutions complex problems in unfamiliar systems
Experience with mechatronics systems such as powering and actuating motors for testing applications
The ability to quickly make tradeoffs and decisions to drive progress
The ability to develop software for custom prototypes designed within this same role.
Strong teamwork skills, the ability to collaborate, and a positive attitude

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering and fabrication teams to plan project builds while utilizing Rivian network of teams and knowledge
Manage internal and external technician resources on a per-project basis
Build and modify mules, prototypes and show vehicles
Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle’s electrical/mechanical/software systems
Maintain a high level of communication with workshop manager pertaining to workload, personnel and equipment issues and needs
Maintain detailed records of all work performed
Communicate directly with engineers and other technicians to ensure a high level of technical support
Load and transport prototype vehicles to specified test locations as needed
Establish and maintain good working relationships with partners and stakeholders