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. 

Engineering technicians play a critical role within the Electrical Hardware team at Rivian in Palo Alto, CA. Working side by side with our engineers, our technicians help develop, test, and deploy our cutting-edge infotainment and ADAS electronics. The ideal candidate for this role is an experienced electrical/engineering technician capable of troubleshooting, testing, repairing, flashing, and assembling electrical systems. Candidates must apply critical thinking skills to solve problems, have a mindset of continuous improvement, and effectively collaborate with team members across multiple organizations within the company. Our team values staying open to ideas while coming together to find the optimal solution to problems.

• Use electronic lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and data logging devices to test Rivian designed electronics
• Flash Rivian design electronics with engineering and validation software builds
• Follow root cause analysis processes to troubleshoot hardware and provide clear summaries to engineering or manufacturing teams
• Perform rework and repair of Rivian designed electronics including testers and electronic control units
• Solder electronic equipment and build electrical harnesses
• Assemble electronics according to detailed specifications for engineering vehicle builds and validation testing
• Operate Rivian designed testers and provide data to engineering teams
• Maintain and optimize flashing procedures within the technician team
• Operate thermal chambers and chillers as part of validation testing

• 6+ years of technician work experience in electronics/engineering labs
• Technician or technology degree
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and eCAD drawings
• Familiarity with Jira ticketing
• Proficient use of lab equipment such as voltmeters, oscilloscopes, data loggers, and thermal chambers
• Ability to follow software flashing processes including use of Linux command prompts
• Proficient solder rework/repair of PCBAs (smallest component is 0402)
• Strong communications skills with a collaborative mindset
• IPC-610, IPC-620, IPC-7711, IPC-7721 or J-STD-001 certification preferred
• Understanding of basic Linux shell commands preferred
• Familiarity with SSH protocols in both Linux and Windows environments preferred
• Experience navigating cloud based code repositories such as GitHub preferred

• Salary Range for Northern California Based Applicants: $45.63 - $57.03 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)
• Benefits Summary: 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

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.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at  candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. 

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