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Sr. Engineering Technician II

Rivian · Plymouth, MI

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Level
Senior
Team
Manufacturing
Travel
50%
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Automotive
Posted
23 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A senior manufacturing role at Rivian (automotive) in Plymouth, MI. Is filled or the opening is no longer needed.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Tooling
Day to day
about 50% travel

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Michigan: typical posted base $81k–$162k.

Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 74 manufacturing engineer openings in Michigan, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 73 other live manufacturing postings in Michigan.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $81k–$162k, from 26 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • New product launch 62%
  • ✓ Tooling 53%
  • Lean 38%
  • Root cause 34%
  • FMEA 34%
  • Automation 28%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Rivian

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • The posting says about 50% travel. Between which sites?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

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  5. 5

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This plant: Rivian in Plymouth

2 other open roles at this site.

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Responsibilities

Perform diagnosis and repair of prototype vehicle’s electrical/mechanical/software systems Maintain detailed records of all work performed Maintain test equipment in operational condition by performing routine maintenance and making minor repairs/adjustments as needed Design, build and modify vehicle instrumentation, mounting systems, test equipment, wiring harnesses and data acquisition systems as needed. Fabricate and/or modify existing prototype components/fixtures Document setup, troubleshooting and test results, communicate issues and propose improvements Prepare vehicles for testing, including instrumentation installation and troubleshooting of data loggers and test equipment Execute vehicle testing and data capture with the support of test engineers to evaluate prototype vehicles and systems. Communicate directly with engineers and other technicians to ensure a high level of technical support Load and transport prototype vehicles to specified test locations as needed Test drive prototype vehicles Establish and maintain good working relationships with partners and stakeholders

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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 Sr. Engineering Technician II, will support the Test & Development Workshop and Engineering Teams. This role involves the use of tooling to perform mechanical and electrical repairs and modifications,works directly with various engineering teams to support testing needs and requires maintaining an organized and safe work environment.

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