at Rivian Automotive, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
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
The Field Service Technician II will be responsible for overdelivering on the internal and external customer experience at our service locations. The ideal candidate will possess the technical acumen and the ability to provide a strong level of customer service. If you're able to think quickly on your feet, have a go-getter attitude, possess great communication skills, and have a passion for adventure, then we want you on the team. You will be working with our internal partners every day to assist with service needs and coordinate with our Service, Vehicle and Delivery Operations, and Field Service Engineer teams. This role will require a dynamic and resourceful leader with excellent oral and written communications skills, who will foster cross functional interaction and champion a culture of continuous improvement to support Service teams and customers within a Service center. To be successful in this role, you must have a customer-first approach, thrive in ambiguous and unexpected environments, tackling all challenges with a creative and flexible mindset. Experience in automotive, process standardization, continuous improvement, and managing escalations is a plus.
Responsibilities
Initially help support pre-production vehicle builds, including assisting cross functional teams
Travel to locations to support as required until the local Service Center opens, including but not limited to, production plant
Operate remotely until the local service center opens, if applicable
Follow Rivian repair procedures with efficiency without compromising quality and safety
Perform or assist with assigned diagnosis, repairs, installations, and inspections on vehicles
Assist and support vehicle repairs in a setting outside of a service center
Conduct road tests on vehicles to ensure quality of the repair
Perform necessary parts operations such as parts ordering, receiving, shipping and inventory
Identify and explain the Rivian product line, EV framework, tools and accessories
Stay up to date with technical skills and required training
Support campaigns and containment initiatives
Maintain and process accurate expense reporting as needed
Maintain high quality work and efficiency while working with little supervision
Ensure proper documentation and technical notes are satisfactorily for internal and external use
Identify areas of improvement and provide feedback to senior technicians or manager
Work with a collaborative attitude and team spirit in an ever-changing, dynamic environment
Provide service support to the field to support the Service organization
Ability to perform duties and communicate with a high level of professionalism, in a customer facing environment
Additional plant support, including travel, may be required depending on business need
Qualifications
HS Diploma or GED preferred
Graduated from an accredited automotive repair school preferred
Have hands on work for 3+ years, and in the automotive field is a plus
Proficient in using hand tools and power tools
Know basics of diagnosis and workflows
Able to read electrical schematics
Entry Level Diagnostic exposure
Understands how high voltage and low voltage electricity works (basic electricity theory)
Able to perform tire repair and vehicle alignment
Ability to drive non-commercial truck and trailer preferred
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time, or as needed
Must be available for a regular schedule of 40 hours a week, including weekends and holidays, according... For full info follow application link.
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 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 accessibility@rivian.com.
