Lab Operations Specialist

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.  

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Our Electrical Hardware Technical Program Management team is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Lab Operations Specialist to help keep our Electronic Control Unit (ECU) R&D labs humming with smooth, consistent module and materials flow. Lab Operations Specialists bring together their organizational, logistics and process skills to ensure that our engineering labs operate efficiently with fast-paced throughput to match our aggressive timelines. Duties include materials and ECU PCBA/module logistics, inbound/outbound coordination domestically and internationally, and establishing logistics/material-related procedures and processes to support the engineering team. As our engineering teams and lab operations scale to support our expanded roadmap, Lab Operations Specialist are expected to help optimize existing processes and help develop new ones where required. 

• Collaborate with a wide array of stakeholders - Technical Program Managers, Purchasing Managers, Engineering Program Specialists, and Design/Component Engineering team members - to support inbound/outbound logistic requests 
• Drive existing materials/modules process flows via Jira tools, Slack automations, Confluence content and Google suite documentation
• Help develop new processes or optimize existing processes as our labs scale with new programs within existing tool sets or new ones
• Coordinate with Engineering Program Specialists on materials and modules status as well as Technical Program Managers (TPMs) and Design Engineers (DEs) on materials/modules/component requests
• Maintain detailed tracking of materials and ECU statuses
• Create internal reports on material/ECU logistics statuses as required
• Issue and track Purchase Orders to support lab and/or other development activities for TPMs and DEs 
• Hand-deliver components, ECU modules, materials, and aux equipment as needed across local offices/labs
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. including material lifting as needed

• 3+ years experience with hardware lab operations or relevant experience
• Direct experience with inbound/outbound logistics domestically and internationally
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Proactive, creative mindset to meet urgent requests/requirements 
• Strong Capability to organize and prioritize different tasks
• Familiarity with General Business processes, including Purchasing, logistics, and finance. 
• Bachelors Degree Preferred or Relevant Experience  

Total Rewards 

Total compensation packages for this position include base salary, eligibility for an annual performance bonus, and eligibility for equity.  

In addition, our benefits package has been designed to support the health and wellness of our employees. Benefit offerings include Flex Time Off, retirement savings plans as well as medical, vision and dental coverage. For more information on RV Tech’s comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, check out our Global Benefits Site.

External candidates can apply for this role through the RV Tech Careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board (https://internal-careers-rivian.icims.com/).

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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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Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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. 

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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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. 

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