Sr. Field Service Technician - Louisville, CO

Rivian•Louisville, CO

15h

About The Position

Rivian is seeking an experienced Senior Field Service Technician to serve as a technical expert and leader supporting complex vehicle repairs and field operations. The role calls for an adaptable, team-oriented technician who can drive continuous improvement, mentor junior team members, and resolve complex diagnostic challenges in a fast-paced environment. The position is based primarily at a service center, but may also involve remote work, travel to remote locations, or work at production plants as business needs require. The technician will perform advanced vehicle diagnostics and repairs, provide technical guidance and remote troubleshooting, lead and coach other technicians, and use specialized diagnostic equipment to resolve electrical, high-voltage, and network faults. The role also emphasizes repair quality, process standardization, parts operations, thorough documentation, root-cause analysis, and professional engagement with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Requirements

Minimum age of 21.
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 or Mac environments, work order management systems, and specialized engineering or diagnostic documentation systems.
Physical ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
State mechanic certifications where required by jurisdiction.
Three to eight or more years of hands-on experience with vehicle high-voltage systems and high-voltage diagnostic work.
Deep understanding of high-voltage architecture, HVIL, charging isolation, and safety 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 precise wiring harness repairs.
Mastery of chassis service, including alignments and braking systems, and advanced diagnosis of ABS, traction control, power steering, and NVH concerns.
Comprehensive knowledge of HVAC systems, coolant drain and fill operations, A/C machine usage, 609 refrigerant certification, and complex thermal management diagnostics.
Proficiency in ADAS calibration 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.
Five to eight or more 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.
Background in continuous improvement, process standardization, and escalation management.

Responsibilities

Perform bumper-to-bumper diagnostics, complex repairs, installations, and inspections at service centers and in field settings, including customer sites, mobile routes, and remote locations.
Provide high-level diagnostic guidance to field service teams and perform remote diagnostics or repairs using logged vehicle data and technical schematics when local vehicle access is not required.
Coach, mentor, and train junior technicians and internal partners; foster cross-functional collaboration and lead shop-floor technical problem-solving.
Use specialized diagnostic tools, including PICO-Scope, PCAN, Kavaser Memorator, and breakout boxes, to resolve complex electrical, high-voltage, and network faults.
Conduct road tests to verify repair quality, champion continuous improvement, and uphold standards across repair workflows.
Oversee complex parts operations, including ordering, receiving, inventory management, and billing.
Create high-quality documentation in service support and engineering systems; provide root-cause analysis and actionable feedback to field service engineers and leadership.
Interact professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams during escalations and mobile outreach events.