Sr. Electrical Characterization Technician

Rivian and VW Group Technology • Irvine, CA

9h • $42 - $57

About The Position

In this role, you’ll be part of the team responsible for functional validation and testing of Rivian and Volkswagen Group’s electronic control units (ECUs) including telematics, infotainment, battery management, ADAS, and zonal Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Our team builds custom automated test solutions that include internal-facing software, low-level firmware, data management platforms, and custom electromechanical hardware. These solutions get deployed internally within Rivian and at external labs and contract manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• Technical degree or relevant experience in electronics testing.
• Able to read electrical schematics, drawings, and manufacturers’ product data sheets.
• 7+ years of experience building automated test equipment (ATE) or industrial automation systems.
• Experience using power tools.
• Experience with soldering and circuit board re-work.
• Experience with electrical testing using laboratory tools.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Able to move/lift test boxes and instrumentation.
• Hands-on approach: proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with automotive instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Work with the test and validation team to build automated test equipment and harnesses for Rivian electronic boards, based on schematics and work instructions.
• Operate software user interfaces to exercise test equipment during hardware bring up.
• Validate systems functionality by using standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies and digital multimeters.
• Fabricate special test equipment supporting development and validation testing of automotive electronic components.
• Conduct environmental & electrical testing (thermal, vibration, climatic, corrosion).
• Own calibration and mechanical setup of thermal and vibration chambers.
• Troubleshoot, root cause, and document test equipment and harness failures.
• Perform circuit board electronic modifications such as component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components, etc.
• Support commissioning of new systems.

Benefits

• Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.
• Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed