Sr. Engineering Technician II
Rivian · Palo Alto, CA · Test and Development
About this role
Rivian is hiring a senior-level Facility Technician in the operations function based in Palo Alto, CA. The posting calls out experience with Security, Testing, Cloud Computing.
- Role
- Facility Technician
- Function
- operations
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Department
- Test and Development
- Posted
- May 13, 2026
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Job description
from Rivian careersAbout Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary The Sr. Engineering Technician II, will support the Test Development Workshop and Engineering Teams. This role involves the use of tooling to perform mechanical and electrical repairs and modifications, works directly with various engineering teams to support testing needs and requires maintaining an organized and safe work environment. Responsibilities Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle’s electrical/mechanical/software systems Maintain detailed records of all work performed Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance and making minor repairs/adjustments as needed Design, build and modify vehicle instrumentation, mounting systems, test equipment, wiring harnesses and data acquisition systems as needed. Fabricate and/or modify existing prototype components/fixtures Document setup, troubleshooting and test results, communicate issues…