Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Responsibilities:

• Support the Manufacturing Engineering team in building complex mechanical and electrical assemblies


• Working from engineering drawings, specifications, schematics, diagrams, and written descriptions


• Be highly detail oriented and be able to record project build data both at the part level and system level


• Maintain a clean and professional workspace


• Balance and prioritize multiple tasks


• Fabricate and/or modify existing prototype components/fixtures


• Provide feedback and suggestions to new and/or improved workshop standards, protocols, and processes


• Keep the lab space organized and equipped with supplies


• Support build and set up test rigs for mechanical and electrical tests across multiple teams


• Works a flexible schedule as required for executing the projects


• Travel up to 50% between Rivian’s Palo Alto CA, Irvine CA, Normal IL and supplier locations

Qualifications: 

• 5 years as an Engineering Technician or hands on mechanical/electrical, or similar experience


• Associate Degree, trade school, military technical training or equivalent experience preferred


• 5 years of experience with relevant technologies such as transmissions, electric motors, E-Axle, or IC engines preferred


• Exposure to technologies such as sensors, electronics, controls, pneumatics, valves, and mechanisms


• Exposure to end of line testing, dyno controls, and other testing scenarios


• Experience using hand gauges for inspection and measurement of precision machined components


• Understand wiring diagrams, schematics, assembly drawings, mechanical component drawings


• Understanding of 5S in the workplace


• Technical desire and aptitude to learn new products and ability to learn quickly and adapt to variety of technologies


• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment


• Demonstrate knowledge of basic workshop etiquette, shop safety, and provide verbal and written communication across multiple departments


• Experience following and enforcing safety protocol, using proper PPE, and abiding by OSHA standards.


• Strong attention to detail with experience performing visual inspection of human-rated vehicle hardware


• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Offices


• Proficiency with mechanical fabrication tools such as drill presses, saws, mills, hand tools, etc


• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50 lbs unassisted