Lab Technician

Role Summary

As an Infotainment Lab Technician, you will be responsible for assisting in various duties and tasks in the Vancouver, BC Infotainment lab. This includes certain tasks like mechanical and electrical assembly, vehicle harness assembly, bench level soldering and rework, design build out and deployment of upcoming test bucks for software validation and functional system testing, inventory control, in house test equipment distribution and asset management. Duties also include support for system test bench builds for many different teams across the organization domestic and international, shipping and receiving of hardware, maintenance of current lab infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Setting up DUT (Device Under Test) system test benches for functional acceptance testing.
• Ability to set up and utilize standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes power analyzers, variable power supplies and digital multimeters with no direction.
• Troubleshoot, root cause and document electronic functional failures.
• Perform wire harness assembly crimp and pin, soldering / de-soldering, some SMT soldering, etc.
• Deep Understanding of electrical schematics, drawings and use detailed vehicle harness diagrams.
• Fabricate special test equipment supporting development and validation testing of automotive electronic components.
• Basic understanding of networking and routing of system architecture.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio, Lucid charts, etc.
• Able to move / lift heavy boxes and equipment.
• Tasks will include shipping and receiving / packaging etc.
• Manage and maintain Lab test equipment, asset management and distribution / Inventory control.

Qualifications

• Technical degree or certification in electronics, or related field
• 3+ years of electronics technician experience.
• Experience fabricating special test equipment such as custom fixtures low level test harnesses.
• Experience with power and basic Mechanical hand tools.
• Experience with soldering & Electrical lab re-work.
• Experience with prototype and fabrication shop processes.
• Experience with everyday operations in an ESD electrical test lab Environment.
• Experience with electrical testing and equipment (Voltmeter, CAN diagnostics…)
• Experience working with multiple OS systems MAC, Windows, Linux, Debian based OS.
• Familiarity with automated test equipment such as system DUT architecture and automotive software development tools.
• Understanding of HV (High Voltage) - LV (Low Voltage) and safety awareness
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced EE Lab environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done.
• Hands‑on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed.

Total Rewards

Total compensation packages for full-time positions include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage.

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 [email protected].

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