Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Engineering Technician, Prototypes
$93K–$123K
Palo Alto, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- 2+ years of harness assembly experience, or equivalent experience building and troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems in early development stages; 2+ years of light fabrication.
- Education
- Technical/vocational certificate in vehicle systems or a related field preferred.
About the job
Build and install prototype harnesses, cable assemblies, and test-lab rack infrastructure, while supporting system checks, troubleshooting, and build documentation.
What you'll do
- Build prototype and small-batch harnesses and cable assemblies from drawings and wire lists; kit and verify components against the BOM.
- Install rack infrastructure and support safety checks, software loading, functional checks, debugging, and repairs.
- Review designs for drawing-to-build discrepancies and collaborate with engineers and technicians on build improvements.
What they ask for
- 2+ years of automotive, aerospace, or industrial harness assembly 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 experience, 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
$93,000 – $123,290 USD base salary; annual bonus target of 5% (bonus amount not stated).
Tools
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 2, BOM, CAD, copper, fiber
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