Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Engineering Technician, Prototypes
$86K–$113K
Irvine, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of harness assembly build experience (or the stated equivalent experience); 2+ years of light fabrication.
About the job
Build and install prototype harnesses, cable assemblies, and test-lab rack infrastructure, while supporting engineering reviews, system checks, troubleshooting, and repairs.
What you'll do
- Build prototype and small-batch harnesses and cable assemblies from drawings and wire lists, verifying components against the BOM.
- Install rack infrastructure, including power distribution, copper and fiber patching, airflow management, and remote management bring-up.
- Collaborate with engineers and lab technicians on design reviews, safety and functional checks, debugging, and repairs.
What they ask for
- 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 in early development stages.
- 2+ years of light fabrication, such as drilling and cutting sheet metal.
- Strong electrical system troubleshooting skills.
- Methodical planning and build hygiene, including kitting and verifying against a bill of materials and tracking drawing deviations.
Nice to have
- Technical/vocational certificate in vehicle systems or a related field.
- Experience collaborating with engineering teams, prototype manufacturing techniques, or basic mechanical design and CAD.
Pay
$85,600 – $113,420 USD base salary
Tools
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2, CAD
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