About RivianRivian 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 SummaryThe Field Service Technician 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.ResponsibilitiesInitially help support pre-production vehicle builds, including assisting cross functional teamsTravel to locations to support as required until the local Service Center opens, including but not limited to, production plantOperate remotely until the local service center opens, if applicableFollow Rivian repair procedures with efficiency without compromising quality and safetyPerform complex diagnosis, repairs, installations, and inspections on vehiclesPerform vehicle repairs in a setting outside of a service centerConduct road tests on vehicles to ensure quality of the repairPerform necessary parts operations such as parts ordering, receiving, shipping and inventoryStay up to date with technical skills and required trainingSupport campaigns and containment initiativesMaintain and process accurate expense reporting as neededMaintain high quality work and efficiency while working with little supervisionWork with a collaborative attitude and team spirit in an ever-changing, dynamic environmentProvide service support to the field to support the Service organizationAbility to perform duties and communicate with a high level of professionalism, in a customer-facing environmentAdditional plant support, including travel, may be required depending on business needQualificationsHS Diploma or GED preferredGraduated from an accredited automotive repair school preferredExperience with leadership, mentorship, and influencing a team preferred5 or more years of automotive experience preferred3 or more years' experience working on vehicle high voltage systems and HV diagnostic work preferredProficient in navigating a laptop or computer in a windows or Mac environmentExperience using test tools (PICO-Scope, PCAN, Kavaser Memorator, breakout box etc.)Extensive experience in bumper-to-bumper diagnosis and repairAbility to drive non-commercial truck and trailer preferredAbility to travel up to 75% of the time, or as neededMust possess a valid driver's license, and maintain a clean driving recordNo driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (with