Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Sr. Engineering Technician, Advance Development
$135K–$186K
Irvine, California · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 30, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of technician/mechanic work experience in the automotive industry.
- Visa sponsorship
- The posting states a commitment to compliance with applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status; it does not specify a visa policy.
About the job
Supports advanced development by building, integrating, testing, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining prototype vehicles and test benches, including software integration vehicles.
What you'll do
- Diagnose and repair prototype vehicle electrical, mechanical, and software systems; fabricate or modify components and fixtures.
- Install instrumentation and test equipment, maintain equipment, and document work performed.
- Support engineers and technicians, transport and test-drive vehicles on closed tracks, and travel 50%.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of technician/mechanic work experience in the automotive industry.
- Valid driver license with a clean record and a valid license in the state of residence; must be at least 21.
- Strong automotive electrical understanding; High Voltage electrical knowledge and training; CAN/LIN network understanding.
- Minor fabrication experience and strong technical and mechanical ability.
Nice to have
- Electric/hybrid vehicle experience.
- Advanced driver training; Class A CDL is a plus.
Pay
$135.1K – $185.8K USD base salary
Tools
CAN/LIN
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