Sr. Mechatronics 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.

At Rivian, Mechatronics Engineers are the domain owners from requirements through production for functional systems. This means you will be the domain/product owner within the functional group with a “cradle to grave” approach to design & development, testing & launch, along with supporting the commercial & timing activities.

• Lead collaborative development of vehicle power systems including interface with engineering, controls, manufacturing, studio design, quality, and customer experience teams.
• Responsible for system level definition, functional requirements from ME, EE, SW and also support EE, SW architecture design and integration at both component and system level.
• Lead development of mechatronic systems through system “V” development for concept to launch with design reviews and cross‑functional team sign‑offs.
• Working proficiency in SW controls, EE, electronics and expertise in development, testing and validation methods of mechatronics systems.
• Ability to develop test procedures to simulate vehicle performance.
• Develop component and system design, EOL specifications, detailed test methods and system level DFMEA, DV, PV for complex mechatronic systems.
• Analytical development using model‑based design, MBSE/MBD simulation toolsets, MIL/SIL/HIL and use extensive problem‑solving methods for debugging, issue resolution.
• Developing and managing your system, subsystem, and component part information through the Enovia PLM to Catia V6 environment.
• Support component release and systems throughout program lifecycle, including concept design, supplier engagement, BOM management, simulation analysis, prototyping builds, validation testing, and production support.
• Support the development of robust algorithms for vehicle systems from a clean sheet, including software architecture, implementation, integration and test.
• Continually push technology to lead and define the new state of art for system simulations and control.
• Develop and maintain best practices:
  Design Standards, Test Procedures, Technical Specifications, etc.
• Develop and maintain standard Quality Documents: DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plan, etc.
• Instrument vehicles prior to testing and operate data acquisition systems.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles, record relevant information and refine Rivian's target metrics.
• Be a champion of 1st principles design methodology across the entire vehicle.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to design.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronics engineering (Masters preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive systems development or equivalent industry experience
• Strong background in systems engineering, controls, functional safety, and ISO 26262 with experience in developing complex mechatronics systems (both sensing and actuating)
• A strong understanding of the 1st principles physics of an automotive system – the loads, forces, and overall function of the system, and the tradeoffs among design, package, function, and customer experience involved with these systems.
• Ability to self‑direct, self‑managing issues to closure involving all necessary teams, and adapt quickly to program changes.
• Knowledge of an automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity.
• Ability to deliver under pressure and manage component design & development within cost, weight, and timing constraints.
• Willingness to travel to suppliers, manufacturing, and testing facilities as required throughout product development.

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