DFM Engineer

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.

In this position you will drive the development and implementation of innovative design and manufacturing methodologies that enhance Rivian in‑house designed control units.

• Provide guidance to cross‑functional teams to ensure Design for Excellence principles are integrated into all stages of the design and development process.
• Drive Design for Excellence and be the resident expert in this area.
• Drive continuous improvement in DFx methodologies, ensuring the latest best practices, tools and technologies are leveraged.
• Establish PCBAs & Electronic Control Units manufacturability and assembly specifications towards feasibility and scalability.
• Work with main stakeholders in the completion of DFM, DFT and DFA optimizing designs for volume manufacturing of PCBAs and Control Units.
• Proactively identify high risk areas in production and engineering design cycle.
• Responsible to review BOMs, PCB panels, PCB stack‑up, with internal stakeholders and contract manufacturers.
• Identify, root cause and track issues and work with Design Engineers on necessary design changes through the production and vehicle launch process.

• 10+ years experience on PCBA Manufacturing Process
• 10+ years experience in electronics manufacturing focused in solving challenging issues through methodical problem solving techniques.
• 10+ years experience evaluating electronic components, packages and solder interconnects for low and high voltage applications.
• Strong knowledge on PCBA materials properties and solder joint metallurgy.
• Experience with CAD tools, PCBA/FPC layout review and design optimization.
• Experience in the Failure Analysis of Electronic Modules.
• Forward Thinking – Providing inputs on new or alternative and improved manufacturing test methods.
• Ability to lead and sustain supplier manufacturing test process to the higher standards.
• Ability to travel as needed to CM locations.
• Ability to work and communicate with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong team player, drive to exceed expectations and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and create clarity, oversee multiple projects and make them better.
• Experience working at CM (Contract Manufacturer) for high production rate of PCBAs.

• Salary Range for Southern California Based Applicants: $125,200 - $159,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)
• Salary Range for Northern California Based Applicants: $135,000 - $169,300 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)
• Benefits
  
  Summary:
  
  Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.

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…