at Rivian Automotive, LLC in Normal, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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
You will help develop Rivian's testing processes, design test equipment to be used in prototype & production lines and help support Rivian's mission to keep the world adventurous forever. The primary focus of this role will be stators, IPM motors, inverters, drive units. This role will be located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Manager, Manufacturing Engineering - Test.
Responsibilities
Support the development of comprehensive functional testing strategies and environments for Drive unit and its components, including stators, motors, inverters, distribution boxes, at various levels of automation.
Identify and develop required in-process testing jointly with manufacturing engineering to ensure process risks are mitigated.
Work closely with design engineering from various technical centers to understand product architectures and ensure testing requirements are met, including customer and regulatory needs.
Perform test data analysis to identify trends and establish long-term predictive strategies.
Leads the development of testing technologies required to support long term roadmaps in product testing and advanced engineering for EV Propulsion.
Participates in design reviews for new products and simultaneous engineering to ensure the design is following principles of design for manufacturability and test.
Implements and creates smart, flexible testing systems, and works with local engineering teams to deploy in test equipment purchases.
Support /maintain standard manufacturing / quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA Plan, Functional Safety, etc.) for core processes.
Ensure manufacturing systems are capable of hitting high volume rate, cost, and quality targets.
Identify tooling and hardware requirements, design and implement them into production processes.
Identify automation opportunities and establish requirements as well as evaluate return on investment for each. Work with in-house resources or external vendors as necessary to develop these solutions and implement on the production line.
Support programs launch activity as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
6+ years of experience in functional testing processes and capital equipment procurement, with automotive and electric motor & inverter experience preferred.
Understanding of inverter electronics preferred, as it pertains to main functions and testing.
Experience with programming, embedded controllers, communication networks (CAN, ethernet).
Low and high-volume production experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills.
Strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Must be able to travel for extended periods if needed, both domestically and internationally.
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.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportnity
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.
Rivian 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 accessibility@rivian.com.
