Sustaining Reliability Engineering Technician

Rivian•Normal, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sustaining Reliability Engineering Technician working at Rivian’s Normal Illinois test facility, you’ll work with the Sustaining Reliability team to build, maintain, and operate laboratories for testing electrified powertrain systems, electric vehicle systems and component reliability.

Requirements

Knowledge of equipment for laboratory testing (Associates degree in a technology field or relevant experience or 2+ years tech experience)
Familiarity with test cells and/or large dynamometer systems
Knowledge of instrumentation and data collection
Proficiency with hand and power tools
Proficiency with computers
Proficiency in writing clear standard operating procedures
Workplace safety concepts

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of reliability testing
Possesses high-voltage certifications
Knowledge of high and low voltage electronics
Knowledge of Powertrain systems

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with test engineers to install, configure, and maintain test properties across a variety of complex powertrain test equipment
Execute tests effectively that results in minimal test equipment downtime
Troubleshoot test failures and report findings to test engineers
Proactively complete highest priority tasks while tests are ongoing
Fabricate test fixtures and instrumentation using a variety of materials.
Disassemble/reassemble production and prototype hardware
Provide guidance to engineers
Create electronic standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Train other team members to perform procedures in standardized format
Perform routine maintenance on test equipment
Develop & maintain a clean, organized, and efficient working environment
Attend daily stand-up and team meetings on-time
Document daily work electronically
Must work in a team environment and communicate with engineers and fellow technicians
Possess excellent time management skills
Must be dependable to work scheduled hours
Willingness to work off-shifts when required