Engineering Technician, Prototypes

The role

You will support the build and installation of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and rack hardware for test labs. You will also participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineers on debugging and repair of test assets.

What you will do

• Build prototype and small-batch harnesses and cable assemblies from drawings and wire lists
• Crimp, strip, and solder to IPC standards
• Install rack infrastructure to layout drawings
• Participate in design reviews to flag drawing-to-build discrepancies
• Provide input on build optimizations
• Work with engineers and lab techs on safety checks, software load, and system-level functional checks
• Perform hands-on debug and repair of live test assets
• Collaborate with Engineers and Technicians to problem solve challenges

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive, aerospace, or industrial harness assembly build experience to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2 or equivalent experience building and troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems
• 2+ years of light fabrication: drilling, cutting sheet metal, etc.
• Methodical planning and build hygiene: kitting and verifying against a bill of materials, and Tracking deviations from drawings
• Strong electrical system troubleshooting skillset
• Ability to thrive under pressure and apply creative and critical thinking
• Good team player with excellent communication

Nice to have

• Technical/ vocational certificate in vehicle systems or related field
• Experience closely collaborating with engineering teams
• Familiarity with prototype manufacturing techniques and their application
• Experience with basic mechanical design and CAD

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Retirement savings
• Time off
• Family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology.