Vehicle Test Automation Technician - Rivian

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. 

Rivian is seeking an experienced and driven technician to join the Systems Test & Integration department in their chassis dynamometer lab. The Vehicle Test Automation Technician will be responsible for supporting daily test operations, keeping testing on schedule, and maintaining up-time of test equipment and vehicles. This role requires collaboration with other internal teams at Rivian and a passion to continually improve and advance our testing capabilities. This position will be based in Torrance, CA.

• Supervise the operation of automated vehicle testing on chassis dynamometers
• Conductroutineinspections,maintenance,andrepairsoftestequipmentandtestvehicles
• Performtestinginaccordancetoschedule
• Identifyprocessimprovementsforincreasedoperationalefficiency
• Workalongsideengineerstosupporttheimplementationofnewtestingcapabilitiesinto ourexistingtestplatform
• Assist engineering teams in troubleshooting mechanical/electrical issues with test equipment and test vehicles
• Maintain an organized lab space (5S methodology)

• 5+ years of experience working as an automotive technician, preferably with EV experience
• Knowledgeofchassisorenginedynamometerssystems.Previousexperienceoperating thisequipmentisaplus
• Basic understanding of vehicle software and electrical architecture
• CAN/LINnetworkunderstanding
• Strong understanding electrical and mechanical components in an automotive context 
• Abilitytoapplycreativeandcriticalthinkingtosolveproblemsanddeliverexceptional results
• Computerproficiencyandopenmindtolearningnewsoftwaretools
• Good team player with excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to commute to other nearby Rivian facilities in the SoCal area on occasion (5 - 10% of the time)

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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