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Electrical Technician

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026
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

We are looking for an experienced electrical technician to assemble, and maintain electrical systems with in-house built test assets which are operating 24 hours. The electrical technician does not design electrical systems but will identify potential problems in design. To be successful as an electrical technician, you should be able to read basic electrical schematics and recommend improvements, as well as calibrate instruments, and diagnose faulty test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble, modify and install HIL / Labcar cabling, shelves, power supplies and other test rack equipment.
  • Reading and interpreting electrical and electronic circuit blueprints, diagrams, and schematics.
  • Maintain and track HIL, test bench, Labcar issues and status to ensure that test equipment assets are fit for use.
  • Provide cross-divisional support to raise, root cause, address and document lab equipment related deficiencies.
  • Troubleshooting and repairing of mechanical, electrical components and cables of test assets.
  • Maintain HIL and Labcar inventory.
  • Maintain HIL Cabinet, equipment tool tracking, lab equipment organization and clean up duties as required.

Qualifications

  • 3 years of automotive or aerospace harness assembly design or related experience.
  • Experience operating hand and power tools, building harness cables, crimping / stripping wires and terminals, soldering and fault-testing equipment.
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience and willingness to build rapid-prototype harnesses, including procurement of components.
  • Ability to decipher wiring diagrams and device transmittals.
  • Ability to work onsite autonomously.
  • Exemplary problem solving and reporting skills.
  • Experience packaging harnesses considering communication protocol circuits such as, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, video, lighting signals is a plus.
  • Experience with flashing software on ECUs is a plus.
  • Experience with Battery Management Systems is a plus
  • Able to lift 45lbs
  • Valid driver’s license with clean record

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $85,600 - $107,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

Salary : $85,600 - $107,000

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