Senior Service Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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 Sr. Service Lab technician will be responsible for overdelivering on all service procedure validations, time studies and tool and equipment validations. We look for world-class technicians at the top of their game. We work with service engineering and the technical publications teams to help create and write the factory service manual for Rivian. We also perform all service time studies for accurate scheduling and customer pay/insurance billing at the service centers. This role will require a highly skilled technician with excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. We also work cross-functionally with all engineering teams on special projects and product improvement. You will always maintain a high level of professionalism as we will regularly interact with directors, VP’s and even the CEO. You will need to be comfortable in public settings supporting confidential and public events. To be successful in this role you must collaborative with others and always maintain an extremely positive attitude and great work ethic.

• Support creation of technical publications for all service manuals (systems overview, parts, repair, labor, electrical, etc.)
• Validate repair procedures for accuracy (diagnosis, repair process, labor time, safety, etc.)
• Perform validations and time studies on prototypes and pre-production vehicles’ electrical, mechanical, software systems, and diagnostic equipment
• Improve efficiency in service procedures without compromising quality and safety of the repair
• Validate all service tooling prior to implementation to the field
• Support campaigns and containment initiatives
• Provide ad hoc service support to the field to support the Service organization, including customer facing events
• Work with a collaborative attitude and team spirit in an ever-changing, dynamic environment
• Support cost analyst impact on different serviceability methods and processes
• Support cross functional teams and assist with pre-production vehicle builds
• Provide ad hoc service support to the field to support the Service organization
• Support and proactively collaborate with Service Engineering, Field Service, Technical Publications, Service Parts, and Service Training teams
• Use 1st principals to collaborate, teach, and mentor other team members to constantly improve the Service organization

• Ability to travel at a minimum of 50% and up to 75%
• Automotive Technology/Technician Degree or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years of automotive experience
• 4+ years of EV experience
• CAN/LIN network understanding
• OEM Certified Master Technician, is a plus
• OEM Specific Technician Training, is a plus
• Ability to drive non-commercial truck and trailer
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Frequent use of hands to handle or feel material during quality inspections
• Occasionally required to climb permanent or temporary stairs or ladders in construction environments
• Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Required to communication using telephone and/or e-mail
• Ability to view, read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions
• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
• Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather
• Required frequent travel 6-8 hours in a company provided non-commercial vehicle
• Minimum age of 21
• No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period)
• Ability to read and speak fluent English
• No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years
• No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle
• Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring
  

The salary range for this role is $36.20 to $47.97 for Hayward, CA 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 Plan 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 7, 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.

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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.

• Ability to travel at a minimum of 50% and up to 75%
• Automotive Technology/Technician Degree or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years of automotive experience
• 4+ years of EV experience
• CAN/LIN network understanding
• OEM Certified Master Technician, is a plus
• OEM Specific Technician Training, is a plus
• Ability to drive non-commercial truck and trailer
• Ability to stand for 8-10 hours per day
• Frequent use of hands to handle or feel material during quality inspections
• Occasionally required to climb permanent or temporary stairs or ladders in construction environments
• Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Required to communication using telephone and/or e-mail
• Ability to view, read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions
• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
• Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather
• Required frequent travel 6-8 hours in a company provided non-commercial vehicle
• Minimum age of 21
• No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period)
• Ability to read and speak fluent English
• No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years
• No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years
• Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle
• Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring