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. 

In this position, you will be developing electrical vehicle products directly related to high voltage and low voltage electronics from the concept to production launch. During the development and launch phases, you will be working with multiple cross functional teams, suppliers, and production integrators. The position requires to travel to Rivian plant(s) to support the production launch and ramp-ups, and will report directly to the Director of Mechanical Design. 

• Working in fast-paced environment for various on-vehicle power electronics developments
• Developing highly technical power electronics components and overall packaging from concepts to production launch
• Leading to manage PCBA CM as PCBA DRE
• Leading the cross functional team discussions of the power electronics development in terms of mechanical packaging including the production manufacturing
• Working with electrical engineering team to improve the PCBA mechanical design and packaging
• Working with component suppliers for component development including all DFM executions
• Leading of component and assembly design release working with PLM team through Enovia
• Working on mechanical design issues by providing root case, corrective resolutions
• Supporting the product production launch
• Hosting weekly meetings with component suppliers and other cross functional teams
• Identifying cost saving item opportunity and developing engineering plans

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum 6 years of professional work experience in high voltage automotive power electronics product development
• Technical knowledge and manufacturing process experience in power device cooling and thermal management
• CATIA CAD tool experience
• Automotive supplier managing experience
• Knowledge or experience with sheet metal stamping, casting, wiring harness, and plastic injection molding processes
• Ability to work independently and manage several challenging projects simultaneously
• Problem solving capabilities and willing to drive to resolve product technical challenges
• Always maintains a positive and proactive attitude

Salary Range for Southern California Based Applicants: $137,800 - $172,520 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

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 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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