Sustaining Reliability Laboratory Technician

Rivian • Normal, IL

7d • $34 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

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 propulsion subsystems, electric vehicles and component reliability assessment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of equipment for laboratory testing (associate’s degree in a technology field or relevant experience or 2+ years tech experience)
• Familiarity with thermal chambers, high voltage battery testing 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 propulsion test equipment
• Execute tests effectively that result in minimal test equipment downtime
• Troubleshoot test failures and report findings to test engineers
• Proactively complete highest priority tasks throughout test execution
• Fabricate test fixtures and instrumentation using a variety of tools & materials
• Disassemble/reassemble production and prototype hardware
• Provide feedback to engineers
• Create electronic standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Train other team members to perform standard procedures
• Perform routine maintenance on test equipment
• Develop & maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
• Attend daily stand-up and team meetings on time
• Document daily work electronically
• Work in a team environment and communicate with engineers and fellow technicians
• Possess excellent time management skills
• Dependably work scheduled hours
• Work off and irregular shifts when required

Benefits

• Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree