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
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the physical design of Rivian’s electric vehicle systems! We’re looking for highly motivated, multi-disciplined, CAD based mechanical design engineers to help us package and design mechanical components and in support of electronic hardware that will lead the EV industry.
Responsibilities:
- Collaboratively design mechanical components by interfacing with multiple business functions within the company in support of electrical hardware such as ECUs, antennae, displays, harnessing, switches, audio, and power systems.
- Integrate / package a wide variety of electrical components in CAD, such as microphones, switches, power outlets, USB ports, sensors, and new end user electronic devices for innovative applications on our vehicles.
- Consider all aspects of integration such as UI/UX, EMC, service, manufacturing build feasibility, thermal, durability, mounting, ensuring correct clearances, NVH, water/dust ingress, component functionality etc.
- Work within a vehicle ‘zone’ sub team, reporting to the platform integration manager about component level status.
- Lead suppliers to effectively execute designs on short timelines and ‘Release’ mechanical components
- Conduct CAE analysis at component level to guarantee exceeding performance on every design.
- Complete component design verification plan to ensure we deliver low mass, low cost, yet durable parts to the vehicle program.
Qualifications:
- At least 3 years industry experience within automotive or other industries (consumer electronics, biomedical, aerospace, etc.)
- B.S degree (or above), in mechanical engineering, or relevant equivalent experience.
- Experience designing components and /or systems that include mechanism design, PCB integration, plastic design standards and cosmetic product characteristics is a plus
- Be a proficient CAD designer, ideally within Catia V5 / V6 / 3DX, though other equivalent systems will be considered.
- Great problem solving and communication skills.
- Lead component drawing creation including GD&T to ASME Y14.5 standards in support of worst case tolerance analysis
- Ability to identify optimization opportunities from CAE/testing results
Desired Skills:
- A good knowledge of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal brake-press and stamping, injection molded plastic, cast metals, 3D printing etc.
- Knowledgeable in a wide range of vehicle systems
- Experience with harness design/routing/connection systems
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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