Job Description
About Us
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.
The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.
Role Summary In this role, you’ll be part of the team responsible for reliability and manufacturing testing of Rivian’s electrical hardware including Level 3+ ADAS, telematics, infotainment, battery management, and zonal Electronic Control Units (ECUs). Our team builds custom automated test solutions that include internal-facing software, low-level firmware, data management platforms, and custom electromechanical hardware. These solutions get deployed internally within Rivian and at external labs and contract manufacturing facilities.
You’ll be a key technical part of the team and will work with the engineering leads to design test plans and systems, build first articles, redline schematics, troubleshoot issues, and support testing.
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.
Qualifications - 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.
Nice To Have
- Experience with automotive instrumentation.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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
[email protected].
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