The Manufacturing AI Installation Technician is responsible for building, installing, and maintaining Petra AI devices & systems across the plant.

This role blends hands-on fabrication with on-line installation work across all shops at Normal, or new Normal building, ensuring cameras, brackets, enclosures, and support structures are safely and robustly installed for 24/7 industrial use.

Responsibilities

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  Fabrication & Assembly

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  Fabricate and assemble brackets, frames, and supports using aluminum extrusion (e.g., 80/20), steel, and plastics.

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  Cut, drill, tap, and finish components using band saws, drill presses, hand drills, grinders, and other standard shop tools.

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  Read basic mechanical drawings / sketches and build to spec with minimal rework.

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  Station Installation (Body / Paint / GA)

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  Install Petra AI devices, camera mounts, and enclosures in Body Shop, Paint Shop, and General Assembly to defined standards (height, angle, clearances, datum references).

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  Route and secure cables (power, Ethernet) neatly and safely through existing trays, conduit, or new supports, following Rivian safety and labeling standards.

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  Work around existing tooling, robots, conveyors, and access platforms; coordinate with ME, Controls, and Operations to schedule work in live production areas.

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  Field Adjustments & Quality

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  Perform on-line adjustments to camera aim, focus, and framing working alongside AI and controls engineers during station bring-up and trials.

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  Verify mechanical integrity of installations (torque checks, fastener verification, guarding, clearances to moving equipment).

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  Document as-built conditions (photos, simple sketches, measurement logs) and feed back improvements to standards.

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  Safety & Work Practices

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  Safely use ladders, scissor lifts, and platforms to access elevated installations; follow all fall-protection, LOTO, and area access procedures.

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  Maintain an organized work area, manage small hardware inventory (fasteners, brackets, extrusion), and keep shared tools in good condition.

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  Support safe integration of Petra hardware around robots, weld cells, ovens, and conveyors in partnership with Controls and EHS.

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  Cross‑Functional Collaboration

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  Partner with Manufacturing AI team to translate station concepts into practical mounting and routing solutions.

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  Coordinate with shop engineers / operations to minimize downtime during installs and rework.

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  Provide clear status updates on installation progress, issues, and material needs.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

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  High school diploma or equivalent.

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  2+ years of experience in a manufacturing, maintenance, fabrication, or industrial installation role (e.g., ME tech, maintenance tech, machine builder, installer).

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  Demonstrated ability to safely use hand and power tools (drills, saws, drivers, grinders, taps, etc.).

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  Experience with basic metal fabrication, including drilling, cutting, deburring, and assembling structures.

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  Ability to work at height (ladders, platforms, lifts) and in production environments (noise, heat, overspray, tight spaces) while following all safety requirements.

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  Ability to lift and carry up to ~50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the shift.

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  Comfortable using basic computer tools, such as email and Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive), to record work and communicate with the team.

Preferred Qualifications

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  Experience with aluminum extrusion systems (e.g., 80/20 or similar) – cutting, tapping, squaring, and assembling frames/brackets.

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  Prior installation work in Body Shop, Paint Shop, or General Assembly (e.g., cameras, sensors, tooling, guarding, or vision systems).

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  Familiarity with reading simple mechanical drawings or layouts and transferring dimensions to the physical install.

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  Basic understanding of industrial cabling (Ethernet, power) and best practices for strain relief, labeling, and routing.

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  Experience supporting machine vision, sensors, or automation projects is a plus.

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  Comfortable working cross‑functionally with ME, IE, Controls, Operations, and external contractors.