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. 

The Sr. Engineering Technician II will be responsible for supporting the low voltage electrical Service Engineers to assess and support electrical repairs in the Rivian service network. You’ll help our field partners determine the best way to make low voltage electrical repairs on vehicles while ensuring the highest safety and quality standards are met. This role will require strong knowledge of electrical repairs, tools and components to be successful. You will be tasked with working cross-functionally to execute tasks in a timely manner all while meeting Rivian service standards. Clear and consistent communication with engineering and field staff is critical to ensuring efficient operations within this role.

• Support service engineering ad-hoc harness repair component creation (connector pigtails,
  terminal pigtails, jumper harnesses, and wiring harness re-configuration)
• Discern between repairable or non-repairable harness damage for internal and field service
  needs, and work as the line of communication between engineering and partners
• Build standard work instructions (SWI) that meet Rivian standards for harness repair
  components
• Support low voltage electrical service trials to facilitate repairs in the field and for field
  service actions
• Train other team members on how to properly assemble harness repair components
• Collaborate with service engineering to develop creative solutions to LVE problems across Rivian
• Support and proactively collaborate with Service Engineering, Field Service, Technical Publications, Service Parts, and Service Training teams

• 4-6 years of experience working on automotive electrical diagnosis and repair
• High School Diploma, GED, or other recognized high school equivalency credential required
• Strong diagnostic experience
• Experience using wire termination tooling
• General understanding of how to read and interpret electrical schematics
• Willingness to work in a strong cross functional environment
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects at a single time and execute tasks in a timely manner
• EV service experience a plus
• Automotive trade degree, manufacturer-sponsored training, or SAE technician certification is
  preferred
• Experience creating standard work instructions and working in a start-up environment, are a plus
• Minimum age of 21
• No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period) 
• Ability to read and speak fluent English 
• No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years 
• No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years 
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle
• Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring 
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Frequent use of hands to handle or feel material during quality inspections
• Occasionally required to climb permanent or temporary stairs or ladders in construction environments
• Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Required to communication using telephone and/or e-mail
• Ability to view, read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions
• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
• Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather
• Required frequent travel 6-8 hours in a company provided non-commercial vehicle

The hourly range for this role is $33.31 to $44.13 for Irvine, CA based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com . 

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than May 9, 2026.

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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