Sr. Diagnostic Specialist - Tampa, FL

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 Diagnostic Specialist role leverages each part of the knowledge, skill and experience that comes from a professional career in the Automotive Service Industry. This role seeks the Diagnostics Professional aimed towards helping resolve customer concerns using high quality diagnostic processes and techniques. Your attention to detail and focus on quality will have led you to developing a deeper understanding of core systems and technologies than would be required to simply "repair to the concern". Having adopted and then exhibiting a "Continuous Improvement" mindset, is what drives the Diagnostic Specialist to integrate the many facets of their abilities in complex diagnostics with the connected vehicles being produced today. These efforts come together to provide the consumer with a service experience rarely found in the automotive industry. Responsibilities will include utilizing your knowledge and training in support of the local Service team, comprising of a primary focus on upleveled diagnostic support given to both direct "In-Service / Hands On" diagnostics as well as "pre-appointment" service planning, and continues through diagnostic content collection, reporting, engaging cross-functional team responsibilities, and business partner development. This role will be located in Tampa, FL.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic support to Field Service Teams using a combination of technical understanding specific to Rivian products, experience with integrated automotive systems, use of specialized diagnostic tools, and logged vehicle data review.
• "Hands-on" Low voltage and HV diagnostic support
• Producing high quality documentation in both Service Support and Engineering document systems.
• Communicate effectively with business partners in support of Service needs.
• Aid Field Service in the production of pre-appointment service plans where more advanced diagnostic support is needed.
• Evaluate and perform remote repairs to concerns that have been determined to be safe and effectively performed without local access to the vehicle.
• Support an industry leading customer repair experience through integration of elevated diagnostic support in the local Service operation workspace.
• Work closely with customer support teams to train and empower agents in conducting live diagnostics on common vehicle issues; as well as addressing customer concerns related to expected vehicle behavior.
• Support systems and processes that capture "feedback" that will in turn aid in product quality improvements.
• Create a culture of collaboration with individuals, cross functional teams, and leadership by encouraging feedback and open communication.
• Hours of operation are business partner focused and are expected to reflect within the current operational needs for the service location / region.

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity

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.

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