Sr. Process Engineer, Drive Unit

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 seeking an innovative engineer who combines expertise in AI/ML with a passion for quality and manufacturing excellence in the Drive Unit area. This role is crucial in driving our digital transformation initiatives through the development and implementation of AI-powered solutions.

The position offers the opportunity to revolutionize our manufacturing processes using cutting-edge AI technologies while working closely with quality teams to enhance systems, tools, and customer relationships. The opening is located at our Normal, IL facility and reports directly to the Process Engineer Manager of the Drive Unit. Shift Flexibility is required for these engineers.

• Process Optimization & Modeling: Apply fundamental process engineering principles and advanced statistical methods, including ML/AI algorithms, to analyze manufacturing data (e.g., End of line test data, sensor data, press data, LVDT data, historical trends, operational logs).

• Develop and implement predictive models for key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, throughput and equipment downtime.

• Data Strategy & Management: Collaborate with IT and operations teams to establish data pipelines, ensuring data quality, accessibility, and integrity for ML model training and deployment. Utilize data collected by Rivian's MES database system for model training.

• Model Development & Deployment: Design, train, validate, and deploy robust ML models (e.g., classification, regression, time-series forecasting) for real-time process control, anomaly detection, predictive maintenance, and quality prediction.

• Document model methodologies, deployment procedures, and process changes. Present complex findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics or other related engineering degree.
• 3-5+ years of experience in a process or manufacturing engineering role, specifically applying Machine Learning, data science, or advanced statistical modeling in an industrial setting.
• Technical Skills:

  • Programming: High proficiency in Python or R

  • Data & Databases: Strong SQL skills and experience working with time-series databases (e.g., OSIsoft PI, InfluxDB) or cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), high proficiency in Hex/Databricks for custom dashboards designing.

  • Statistical/ML Proficiency: Expertise in statistical analysis, multivariate analysis, regression, and various ML algorithms.

• Experience in using 2D & 3D Modeling tools (AutoCAD, CATIA/ENOVIA)

• Experience and/or Knowledge in DOE, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerance, Torque Tooling, Error Proofing, and PFMEA

• Experience and/or certification in Six Sigma DMAIC (optional), Lean Assembly Principles, Time Studies using MTM or MODAPTS

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work in teams and collaborate effectively with people in different functions

• Ability to take the initiative and drive for results

• Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

• Ability to work effectively in an interrupt-driven, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Illinois Based Applicants: $98,500-123,100 (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.

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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