Mechanical Design Engineer II

Mechanical Design Engineer II – Rivian

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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.

As a member of Rivian’s Electrical Hardware mechanical team, you will be an intrinsic part of shaping new and exciting products – you will develop from concept into volume production while driving the creation of innovative, impactful, and world‑class performing parts.

• Collaboratively design and develop electrical hardware components from concept to launch, interfacing with cross‑functional partners and leading the mechanical design and integration in our next‑generation vehicles.
• Validate build, test, and analyze our future components. Document test processes and results.
• Complete root cause analysis of failures and issues found in assembly and testing.
• Perform tolerance analysis for new component and fixture designs.
• Conduct benchmarking studies on new products and components for evaluating best‑in‑class designs.
• Lead supplier discussions on all mechanical design and development tasks to meet program milestones.
• Demonstrate curiosity and high learning agility.
• Exhibit Rivian Compass values in everything you do.

• 3 years of experience in automotive or equivalent, or a Master’s degree.
• B.S. degree (or above) in mechanical engineering, or relevant equivalent experience.
• CAD experience, ideally Catia V6.
• Great problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of GD&T.
• Strong understanding of engineering first principles.
• Ability to self‑direct while managing ambiguity.

Salary Range for Irvine, CA based applicants: $85,000 – $107,000 annually (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location and other factors permitted by law).

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

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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