Power Electronics Validation Technician

Company: Rivian Automotive
Location: Carson
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Job Description:

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.

Summary

This position will require working with validation engineers to test and validate power electronic modules for our DC fast charger and inverters. This includes assembly of the test station, fabrication of additional needed electrical/mechanical test components, and running test profiles/troubleshooting. Fabrication of equipment mainly involves small electrical boxes, harnesses, and cooling carts.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run development and validation tests (thermal, vibration, humidity, corrosion, electrical performance) on High Voltage Power Electronic
• Document test results and provide test reports.
• Support technical root cause and resolution of issues found during test
• Select and install instrumentation needed to collect response data from the test item during testing (accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure gauges, thermocouples, voltage sense leads, etc.)
• Utilize standard test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters and flowmeters with no direction.
• Fabricate special test equipment to support development and validation testing.
• Support design and fabrication of simple mechanical fixtures, jigs, and harnesses.
• Must be able to frequently sit, crawl, climb, stand, kneel, crouch, and lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.
  Qualifications
  
  • Technical degree in electronics or mechanics preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience with environmental validation testing
  • 3+ years of experience fabricating special electronic test equipment and test harnesses.
  • Experience working with high voltage and an understanding of high voltage safety practices.
  • Experience using common machine shop equipment preferred.
  • Soldering skill preferred.
  • Understand how to read electrical schematics and use manufacturers' product data sheets.
  • High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
  • Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done.
  • Ability to support testing at outside testing facilities.
  • Hands-on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed.
    
    Equal Opportunity
    
    Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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.
    
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