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.
We operate development centers in Plymouth, Michigan; Southern California (Irvine, Carson & LA); Silicon Valley (San Jose and Palo Alto); Vancouver, British Columbia; and Surrey, England; as well as a manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois.
Role Summary
The Thermal Intern will be responsible for supporting Thermal Systems and Thermal feature development team with capturing use cases and coordinating cross-functional teams to cascade appropriate requirements. The role also will coordinate thermal systems team and simulation team to support system development.
Responsibilities
Capture use cases for thermal feature and requirements to execute the feature
Collaborate tightly with validation team to ensure efficient implementation and validation of new features, components and systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to capture feature development requirements
Coordinating thermal systems team and analysis team to develop the system and capture necessary requirements along with cascading the information to thermal team
Qualifications
Advanced degree (MSME) in Mechanical Engineering with specialty in refrigerant cycle, heat transfer, thermodynamics & fluid mechanics preferred
Good understanding of vehicle thermal management concepts, including flow architecture, heat rejection methods, and basic climate control functions
Strong first principle background of heat transfer and thermo-fluids
Strong technical writing and communication skills
EV Thermal system and thermal component experience is highly beneficial
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Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Rivian is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Rivian are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Rivian will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Rivian encourages applicants of all ages.
