About The Position
Rivian is hiring an experienced Senior Field Service Technician to act as a technical expert and leader supporting complex vehicle repairs and field operations. The role calls for an adaptable, team-oriented leader who can drive continuous improvement, mentor junior team members, and resolve difficult diagnostic challenges in a fast-paced environment. The position is primarily based at a service center, but may also involve remote work, travel to remote locations, or support at production plants as business needs require. Candidates will be assessed on advanced technical skills and leadership capabilities.
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 and diagnostic documentation systems.
- Physical ability to perform occupational tasks including sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- State mechanic certifications where required by jurisdiction.
- 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 communications, 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 use, 609 refrigerant certification, and complex thermal management diagnosis.
- 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.
- 5 to 8+ years of automotive repair experience, with extensive bumper-to-bumper diagnostic experience.
- 3 to 8+ years of hands-on experience with vehicle high-voltage systems and high-voltage diagnostics.
- Leadership or supervisory experience, such as Shop Foreman, Team Lead, or Technical Mentor.
- Demonstrated experience 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 conduct remote diagnostics or repairs when issues can be safely addressed without local access to the vehicle, using logged vehicle data and technical schematics.
- Coach, mentor, and train junior technicians and internal partners; foster cross-functional collaboration and lead technical problem-solving on the shop floor.
- 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 high 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.
- Engage professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal teams during escalations and mobile outreach events.
Benefits
- Paid vacation.
- Paid sick leave.
- Life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance benefits for eligible employees and eligible family members.
- Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Opportunity to participate in Rivian’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Potential eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
- Night-shift employees receive a 20% hourly shift differential for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
