Rivian · 1 month ago
Test and Validation Technician
US-CA-Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$33.31/hr - $41.63/hr
7+ years expRivian is a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and they are seeking a Test and Validation Technician to be part of the team responsible for functional validation and testing of electronic control units. The role involves building automated test solutions, troubleshooting issues, and supporting testing efforts for automotive electronic components.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Work with the test and validation team to build automated test equipment and harnesses for Rivian electronic boards, based on schematics and work instructions
Operate software user interfaces to exercise test equipment during hardware bring up
Validate systems functionality by using standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power analyzers, power supplies and digital multimeters
Fabricate special test equipment supporting development and validation testing of automotive electronic components
Conduct environmental & electrical testing (thermal, vibration, climatic, corrosion)
Own calibration and mechanical setup of thermal and vibration chambers
Troubleshoot, root cause, and document test equipment and harness failures
Perform circuit board electronic modifications such as component rework, soldering/de-soldering of electronic components, etc
Support commissioning of new systems
Qualification
Required
Technical degree or relevant experience in electronics testing
Able to read electrical schematics, drawings, and manufacturers' product data sheets
7+ years of experience building automated test equipment (ATE) or industrial automation systems
Experience using power tools
Experience with soldering and circuit board re-work
Experience with electrical testing using laboratory tools
Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio
Able to move/lift test boxes and instrumentation
Hands-on approach: proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed
Preferred
Experience with automotive instrumentation
Benefits
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
Rivian covers most of the premiums
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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