Staff Manufacturing Engineer - Test

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.

Rivian is on a mission to redefine sustainable transportation and energy. We are looking for a bright and enthusiastic Engineer to focus on the critical area of leak testing within our manufacturing test organization. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the entire lifecycle of the battery manufacturing process, from initial development to mass production. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our products through meticulous test development and implementation. You will interface with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including product design, manufacturing engineering, controls engineering, through mass production support.

• Develop and optimize leak test profiles for components and assemblies in our research & development (R&D), pilot, and mass-production manufacturing facilities
• Support the management of external vendors and integrators for leak test equipment
• Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize leak testing methodologies and improve detection sensitivity
• Help to lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as well as installation and commissioning of new leak test equipment
• Solve technically complex problems using fundamental, data driven methodologies
• Partner with, and set expectations between cross functional teams to ensure stakeholder engagement and satisfaction with the engineering solutions delivered
• Provide technical expertise and support to enable the operations team to succeed including training, documentation and trouble shooting
• Identify and drive corrective actions for process quality and performance issues
• Develop equipment and process specifications, assess vendor capabilities and make sourcing recommendations based on data
• Provide in depth design for manufacture (DFM) feedback to the Product Engineering team to ensure that our assembly processes are cost efficient, robust and deliver high quality results

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• Strong interest in manufacturing processes and quality control
• 3D CAD modelling experience
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic understanding of data collection and analysis
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and automation is a plus
• Experience with leak testing principles or technologies is a plus
• Experience with electrical design principles and tools such as E-plan is a plus
• Proficiency in data analysis techniques and tools is a plus
• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as require

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Illinois based applicants: $125,000-$157,000 (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 premium

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