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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. 

The End of Line Technician works directly with the vehicles coming off the line to test, diagnose, and repair any issues before final delivery to the customer. This role will report directly to an End of Line Group Leader.

Shift Hours will be 6:30pm-3:30am

• Diagnose and repair varied electrical and mechanical issues oncomplex EV vehicle systems
• Perform diagnostics using combination of technicalexperience, understandingof Rivian products, diagnostic tools,andvehiclelogdatato root cause complicated issues
• Carry out duties with exceptional attention to detail, ensuring vehicles are fullyrepaired
• Perform anything from heavy repair, light repair, diagnostics, troubleshooting and general repairs.
• Engage ownership mentality in all aspects of work, ensuring all vehicles are treated with a customer-centricfocus, upholding thehighest ofstandards in cosmetic, electrical, and mechanical repair
• Maintain detailed records of all work performedto ensure high quality and complaint vehicles are produced from the factory
• Use firstprinciplesto collaborate, teach, and mentor other team members to constantly strengthen the organization
• Create culture of collaboration with leaders and team members,encouraging feedback and open communication between teamswith the goal of constant improvement ofrepairtools, processes, and systems

To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.

• 1+ Year of Automotive Repair experience
• Proficiency in Automotive service experience
• Repair, Diagnostic and other auto tech work.
• Automotive Technology or Technician Degree or equivalent experience/ Certificate (nice to have)
• EV experiencepreferred (nice to have)
• OEM specific technician training is a plus
• Knowledge of EV Powertrains and HV systems(nice to have)
• Strong written and communications skills
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Experience using a variety of test tools including a PICO-scope, PCAN, Kavaser Memorator and breakout box is a plus (nice to have)
• Bumper-to-bumper diagnosis and repair experience, including electrical diagnostics experience. High voltage systems experience is preferred
• Experience mentoring and coaching other technicians preferred
• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders to access equipment.
• Lifting/carrying (moving materials) up to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling with a force of up to 70 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate materials, tools, and equipment.
• Able to position one’s body to access in and around machines. (bending/squatting/stooping/kneeling/reaching below waist and above shoulder)

The salary range for this role is $26.00 per hour for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than July 27th, 2026. 

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.

Rivian 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

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How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

To be considered for this position, all internal candidates must submit an updated resume highlighting their relevant skills, experiences, and accomplishments. Applications submitted without an updated resume will not be considered. Please ensure that your resume accurately reflects your qualifications for this role.

• 1+ Year of Automotive Repair experience
• Proficiency in Automotive service experience
• Repair, Diagnostic and other auto tech work.
• Automotive Technology or Technician Degree or equivalent experience/ Certificate (nice to have)
• EV experiencepreferred (nice to have)
• OEM specific technician training is a plus
• Knowledge of EV Powertrains and HV systems(nice to have)
• Strong written and communications skills
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail
• Experience using a variety of test tools including a PICO-scope, PCAN, Kavaser Memorator and breakout box is a plus (nice to have)
• Bumper-to-bumper diagnosis and repair experience, including electrical diagnostics experience. High voltage systems experience is preferred
• Experience mentoring and coaching other technicians preferred
• Ability to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking 8-12 hours per day.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders to access equipment.
• Lifting/carrying (moving materials) up to 50 lbs., pushing/pulling with a force of up to 70 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to grasp and manipulate materials, tools, and equipment.
• Able to position one’s body to access in and around machines. (bending/squatting/stooping/kneeling/reaching below waist and above shoulder)