Test Engineering Technician

Rivian•Wittmann, AZ

22h

About The Position

The Test Engineering Technician will support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering Teams. This role involves the use of tooling to perform mechanical and electrical repairs and modifications, works directly with various engineering teams to support testing needs and requires maintaining an organized and safe work environment.

Requirements

3+ years in a similar role
Minimum of a high school diploma
Experience running and maintaining a variety of vehicle level and component level tests
Detailed experience working hands-on with in-vehicle data acquisition systems including installation, use, and data analysis
Strong technical and mechanical ability
Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Strong communication, multitasking, & inter-personal skills
Valid driver license with clean record.
Direct experience working with CAN, LIN, and Ethernet vehicle data networks, including debugging and reverse engineering
Willing to travel up to of 10% of the time
Excellent problem-solving skills with an eye for detail and a focus on quality
Proven experience with at least 2 major vehicle systems (ie. Electric Powertrain, Chassis / Suspension, HVAC, Braking, etc.)
Team first mentality
Innate curiosity about all things automotive
Ability to work autonomously

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with issue tracking tools a plus. (Jira, Confluence) preferred but not necessary
Proving ground and on-road / on-track experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work with aftermarket data loggers, production telematics data collection, external data acquisition, sensors, systems, practices, and databases for vehicle measurement (thermal, strain, NVH, and digital networks, etc.)
Execute Vehicle level design validation (DVP) testing in a proving ground environment
Preliminary fault analysis and reporting (hardware and software)
Plan and execute vehicle tests with a focus on instrumentation and data collection
Liaison across multiple engineering departments
Install instrumentation, test equipment, and other components including thermocouples (Type J and K), strain gauges, accelerometers, and load transducers on prototype vehicles in accordance with engineering specifications, standards, and/or test procedures.
Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance and making minor repairs/adjustments as needed
Plan, track, support, lead, execute, and report on full vehicle and sub-system development, validation, and homologation testing for multiple engineering teams, such as dynamics, powertrain, NVH, body controls, chassis durability, and others
Assist in vehicle test planning, software and calibration updates, data analysis, and control system data collection
Execution and documentation of specific portions of the vehicle and component DVP&R using Jira, Flow, and other Rivian proprietary tool sets
Instrumentation of test articles including installation of thermocouples (Type J, K and T), video cameras, strain gauges, accelerometers, load transducers, etc.
Create and modify test documentation including test work instructions, Rivian test specifications, and summary reports from vehicle testing projects
Perform vehicle tests at a proving ground or other off-site public/private test location that may include specific conditions such as extreme weather condition areas, off-road, remote urban, overseas, etc.
Specify and procure sensors and systems for all aspects of vehicle measurement (CAN, thermal, NVH, and others)
Perform subjective evaluations for remote design and engineering teams
Lead initial root cause analysis to solve issues found on vehicles at the proving ground or other off-site public/private test locations
Liaison across multiple engineering departments and multiple cross-functional teams