Job Description

Manufacturing Mechanical Test Engineer Location Irvine, CA (Irvine Health and Science Complex area) : 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: The Manufacturing Test Engineering team has influence throughout the production line, engaging in any stations where tests are performed on the vehicle or subassemblies. We design and build novel test stations from the ground up, as well as deliver custom solutions to increase quality and decrease downtime at stations that are underperforming. On this team, you will have a direct impact on increasing the number of vehicles Rivian can deliver to our customers. This opening can be located at our Gerogia facility or Irvine, CA, and reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. Responsibilities:

• Define and implement drive unit, battery module, battery pack, vehicle subassembly, and end-of-line testing requirements in collaboration with product design, software, and integration teams.
• Execute DFMEA/PFMEA to ascertain the most impactful tests.
• Optimize tests for manufacturing in collaboration with cross functional teams, considering metrics such as quality, rate, and capital expenditure.
• Conduct make-or-buy analysis to determine the optimal implementation solution for Rivian.
• Provide feedback to product design teams during component and subsystem validation testing phases of the product design cycle.
• Take ownership of custom, automated test solutions from the design and prototype phase through implementation into the production line including concept reviews, design reviews, commissioning, acceptance testing, start of production, ramp, and training for handoff to operations.
• Utilize CAD and GD&T to communicate your ideas to machine shops.
• Assemble and test prototypes firsthand.
• Ensure on-time delivery and robust design that can withstand hundreds of thousands of cycles, whether it is a new connector or an entire vehicle test station by leveraging your high-volume manufacturing experience and strenuous trials of prototypes to prove your design will endure.
• Coordinate assembly and installation of stations on factory floor by communicating assembly instructions to contractors under your supervision and bringing the facility, ops, maintenance, integration, and design teams together.
• Lead investigations of test failures and ensure all issues are driven to resolution, including immediate mitigation and permanent solution.
• Optimize quality derived per unit of cycle time by challenging assumptions that aren't backed by engineering fundamentals.
• Think fast, prioritize, and make decisions that benefit Rivian.
Qualifications:
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 1+ years of hands-on, technical design experience working on test or automation equipment for high volume manufacturing.
• Strong experience with clean-slate design projects using Computer Aided Design (CAD), preferably CATIA 3DX.
• Experience designing and building test fixtures, utilizing sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, additive manufacturing, pogo pin connections, and thermal cooling.
• Basic understanding of proper electrical harnesses fabrication, wire schematic creation, various material properties, and machining tolerances used for high cycle counts.
• Familiarity with electromechanical systems, sensors, actuators, motors, and controllers.
• Expertise in GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and close partnerships with machinists
• Comfortable leading a project team of contractors, technicians, engineers, and operators.
• Understanding of metrology, sources of measurement error, and uncertainty analysis.
• Strong experience with measurement system analysis (MSA) including gauge R&R, Capability Study, Type 1 study.
• Familiarity with vehicle testing, diagnostics, and end-of-line vehicle tests (wheel alignment, dynamic vehicle tests, ADAS tests) is a plus.
• Experience in systems engineering and development tools such as Jama, Visio, Lucid or equivalent.
• Strong background in engineering fundamentals.
• Diligent at documenting issues, with a passion for process improvement and automation.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to set your own direction and deliver results.
• Track record of continued learning, clear communication, cross-collaboration, and data driven decision making.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Travel to other Rivian engineering and production centers as well as project related partner sites may be required.
Pay Disclosure:
• Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $107,000 - $123,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
• Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company Statements:

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 [email protected].

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