Sr. Remanufacturing Technician

Experience Required

2 - 4 years

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

About Rivian

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.

Role Summary

Working together with your team, the Sr. Remanufacturing Technician will be responsible for the disassembly and reassembly of selected Rivian powertrain and electric components returned from Service Centers. You will safely and accurately record the condition of returned components during the disassembly of EV propulsion systems (HV battery packs, Drive Units, and Power Electronics). During remanufacturing and reassembly, the Sr. Remanufacturing Technician will be responsible for recording critical data to track reliability and quality. Ideal candidates would be one who is open to new ideas and loves to continuously learn. To be successful in this role you must have a customer-first approach, a quality core, and a team centered mentality.

Responsibilities

Primarily responsible for technical analysis and initial triage of field return parts

Actively support and help develop remanufacturing processes, launch, ramp, and future deployments

Perform technical analyses, document issues, prioritize and escalate to the appropriate assignee

Accurately and clearly communicate detailed steps taken to verify issues

Meet production goals

Support cross-functional teams to identify the root cause of issues

Perform part receiving tests, repairs, and end of line tests - at all complexity levels

Support campaign and containment activities

Perform work in accordance with standard methods, while identifying continuous improvement opportunities that do not compromise quality or safety

Support production activities as necessary.

Embody a collaborative team spirit in an ever-changing environment - working with field service, production, and product development teams to strengthening organizational learning

Promote and maintain a safe and organized (5S) working environment

Additional plant support, including travel, may be required depending on business need

Qualifications

Automotive Technology Degree, certification, or equivalent experience

Two to four years as an Engineering Technician, Diagnostic Technician, or mechanical or electrical production experience

Fundamental understanding of mechanical power transmission (gears, bearings, lash, lubrication, etc.) and knowledge of EV powertrains preferred

Fundamental understanding of high and low voltage electrical circuits, including electric motors and high voltage batteries

Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical assembly drawings is valued

Strong, verbal, and written communication and organization skills

Detail oriented with the inclination to stop and consider the big picture where necessary

When necessary, able to convert to a production-oriented mindset and to meet output requirements.

Ability to support alternate shifts and work schedules if needed

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

Ability to stand for 8-10 hours per day

Frequent use of hands to handle or feel material during quality inspections and performing day to day responsibilities

Occasionally required to climb, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch

Required to communicate using telephone and/or e-mail

Ability to read, view, and interpret documents such as safety rules, SOPs, and repair instructions

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather

Pay Disclosure

The hourly rate for this role is $28.95 for Kentucky 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 c hildren 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 February 28, 2026.

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 r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, ancestry, s ex, s exual 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 [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

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.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

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

Equal Opportnity

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 r ace, color, r eligion, national origin, ancestry, s ex, s exual 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 [email protected].

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

32845