About the role#
We are looking for an intern to join our team in Vancouver for the Winter 2027 term. This is an on-site position focused on the hands-on development and validation of automotive electronic components. You will work directly with hardware in our laboratory, contributing to the testing and assembly processes that support our vehicle technology.
What you'll do#
- Establish and maintain Device Under Test (DUT) system test benches for functional acceptance testing.
- Set up and operate electronic test equipment, including power analyzers, variable power supplies, and digital multimeters.
- Diagnose, document, and determine root causes for electronic functional failures.
- Perform wire harness assembly tasks such as crimping, pinning, soldering, and surface mount technology (SMT) soldering.
- Interpret electrical schematics, drawings, and vehicle harness diagrams.
- Construct specialized test equipment for development and validation testing.
- Manage laboratory test equipment, including inventory control, asset tracking, and distribution.
- Handle shipping, receiving, and packaging duties.
- Safely lift and move equipment and boxes weighing over 50 lbs.
- Demonstrate a foundational understanding of network and routing principles within system architectures.
- Use software tools including Google Office Suite, Atlassian Confluence, JIRA, JAMA, Visio, and Lucidchart.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronic engineering, or engineering physics at an accredited Canadian university.
- Ability to write shell, bash, or Python scripts to control hardware and software.
- Proficiency with power and basic mechanical hand tools.
- Demonstrated experience with soldering and electrical lab rework procedures.
- Experience working within an ESD-controlled electrical test lab environment.
- Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment like voltmeters and CAN diagnostics tools.
- Familiarity with robotics programming on Arduino or Raspberry Pi.
- Experience working across multiple operating systems, including macOS, Windows, Linux, and Debian-based systems.
- Understanding of high-voltage and low-voltage systems and safety protocols.
- Experience building a computer or debugging and fixing hardware failures on devices.
- Experience with electronic parts involving firmware and other hardware.
- Willingness to work flexible hours.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January - August).
- Employment: Full-time intern.
About Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on software development for electric vehicles. Founded in 2024, the company creates operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud connectivity solutions. It maintains a staff of 1,689 employees across offices in Palo Alto, Irvine, Vancouver, and Belgrade. The organization operates as a private entity.
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