Vehicle Engineering Labs, Sr. Engineering Technician III

Rivian • Irvine, CA

24d

About The Position

The Vehicle Engineering Labs Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting operations and maintenance of vehicle testing facilities. This role includes daily operations support and customer coordination, with a strong focus on continuous improvement of testing and maintenance processes.

Requirements

• 2-5+ years of automotive- or aerospace-related testing experience.
• Experience operating and maintaining climate chamber and chassis dynamometer facilities strongly preferred.
• Strong technical and mechanical aptitude with automotive and electrified powertrain vehicles preferred.
• Fabrication, wiring, and building control system troubleshooting experience
• A proven track record of problem-solving and independent root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to produce clear, organized, and timely documentation.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Strong interest in automotive technology.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of testing facilities.
• Develop, document, and implement testing and maintenance procedures in compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) requirements.
• Install instrumentation, test equipment, and other components on prototype vehicles in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, and/or test procedures
• Provide daily operational and test execution support across multiple facilities.
• Plan and execute preventive maintenance activities.

Benefits

• paid vacation
• paid sick leave
• life insurance
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Program

What This Job Offers

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