Sr. Battery 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.

The Battery Product Excellence Team is in search of a mechanical / electrical engineer that desires to be front and center in producing one of the most critical components of an electric vehicle; the HV Battery. In this role, we are looking for a candidate that is organized, hands‑on, can collaborate cross‑functionally with ease, and can use first principles to drive continuous design improvements to a given component or system.

As a Sr. Battery Design Engineer, you will specifically be responsible for components and assemblies related to HV battery packs built in our Normal, IL manufacturing plant. This opportunity will allow you to grow in the electro‑mechanical space by root causing functional and component related issues impacting Rivian’s HV Battery production. The ideal candidate will build upon previous design and release experience to lead continuous improvement projects, manage suppliers for change implementation and issue resolution, and communicate lessons learned back into our product development teams for prevent recurrence.

• Provide on‑site design engineering support for High Voltage Battery assemblies and components in Normal, Illinois, covering launch, Start of Production, and serial production phases
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality teams to resolve issues related to manufacturing ramp, production yield, and scrap
• Drive resolution of design oriented production line issues using problem‑solving techniques (containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, etc)
• Use issues found from line & field failures to implement manufacturing process/supplier improvements
• Communicate lessons learned from serial production to product development and other cross‑functional teams as part of Prevent Recurrence
• Lead DFMEA change efforts and ensure proper linkage to PFMEA and Control Plan
• Prepare and/or support rework plans and validate rework requirements
• Coordinate builds for prototype, pilot, and Start of Production activities for new programs with other cross‑functional stakeholders
• Identify, investigate, and lead the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities focusing on cost reduction, manufacturing cycle time, and quality enhancements

• 3+ years of work experience in Battery/Automotive/Aerospace/related industries with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline at minimum
• Previous experience with product launches, production schedules, and release engineering (including CAD design, GD&T, and PLM interface).
• Strong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills, both in presentation and technical writing
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a focus on core engineering principles
• Mechanical engineering experience required, electronics / controls experience a plus
• Passion for working on products that involve the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
• Willingness to expand upon existing knowledge base of electro‑mechanical systems
• Self‑starter, must be willing to run to and seek out issues
• Passion for testing and teardowns to find the root cause of an issue
• Knowledge of battery behavior and high voltage safety
• Experience with issue tracking and collaboration tools (Jira, Trello, Gitlab, Asana, Confluence, etc.)
• Proficiency using CAN/Ethernet tools for debugging purposes a plus
• Background with CATIA V6 (3
  
  Dx) CAD Design and Enovia a plus

Salary Range for Illinois Based Applicants: $ - $ (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…