Sr. Electronics Lab Technician II

Rivian•Torrance, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Electronics Lab Technician will be responsible for performing functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units following defined test procedures. You will support development and validation testing of high voltage automotive power electronic components, in addition to fabricating special test equipment electronic test boxes and harnesses. This position will be based in the Torrance, CA Rivian facility, and will require you to work on-site and report to the Lab Operation Manager.

Requirements

5+ years of experience fabricating special test equipment for low/high voltage power electronics
5+ years of experience with soldering, handling lab equipment & board re-work
Read electrical schematics and use manufacturers’ product data sheets
Build electrical test boxes and harnesses from schematics
A strong understanding and experience in prototype and fabrication shop processes
Able to solder/desolder at a component level skill
Experience using hand and power tools
High level of interpersonal and communication skills
Work with teams to support and/or lead engineering projects
Work in a fast-paced development environment
Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done
Hands-on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed
High Level of understanding and experience with High Voltage and safety awareness

Nice To Haves

Technical degree in electronics preferred

Responsibilities

Fabricate special test equipment, electronic test boxes, and harnesses
Design and fabricate simple mechanical fixtures and jigs
Functional acceptance testing of circuit board assemblies and power electronic units following defined test procedures
Support development and validation testing of high-voltage automotive power electronic components
Troubleshoot, root cause, and document electronic assembly issues
Perform printed circuit board assembly modifications such as component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components, etc
Understand how to read electrical schematics and use manufacturers’ product data sheets
Procure necessary tools, equipment, and components for prototype builds
Set up and utilize standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies, and digital multimeters with no direction
Use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters
Use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices