Sr. Field Service Technician, Night Shift (For Future Consideration) - Van Nuys, CA

Rivian • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Rivian is hiring an experienced Senior Field Service Technician to serve as a technical expert and leader supporting complex vehicle repairs and field operations. The role involves advanced diagnostics, repair, installation, and inspection of vehicles at service centers and in field settings. While primarily based at a service center, the technician may provide remote support, travel to remote locations, or work at production plants as business needs require. The position calls for an adaptable, team-oriented leader who can mentor junior technicians, drive continuous improvement, and resolve complex diagnostic challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Valid driver’s license and 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 mornings, evenings, or overnight shifts as required.
• Ability to travel to regional locations or production plants as needed.
• Proficiency in Windows/Mac environments, work order management systems, and specialized engineering and diagnostic documentation systems.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• State mechanic certifications where required by jurisdiction.
• 3 to 8+ years of hands-on experience working on vehicle high-voltage systems and high-voltage diagnostic work.
• Advanced understanding of high-voltage architecture, High-Voltage Interlock Loops (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 wiring harness repairs.
• Mastery of chassis service, including alignments and braking systems, and diagnosis of vehicle dynamics such as ABS, traction control, power steering, and NVH concerns.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC systems, coolant drain/fill operations, A/C machine use, 609 refrigerant certification, and complex thermal management diagnosis.
• Proficiency in calibrating ADAS 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 diagnostic experience.
• 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 vehicle inspections at service centers and in field settings, including customer sites, mobile routes, and remote locations.
• Provide advanced 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; support cross-functional collaboration and lead shop-floor technical problem-solving.
• Use specialized diagnostic tools to resolve complex electrical, high-voltage, and network faults.
• Conduct road tests to verify repair quality, champion continuous improvement, and promote high standards across repair workflows.
• Oversee complex parts operations, including ordering, receiving, inventory management, and billing.
• Create thorough documentation in service support and engineering systems; provide root-cause analysis and actionable feedback to field service engineers and leadership.
• Engage professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams during escalations and mobile outreach events.

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, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee Stock Purchase Program, subject to eligibility requirements
• Annual performance bonus may be available
• 20% hourly shift differential for night-shift hours worked between 6 PM and 6 AM

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED