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    Staff Mechanical Engineer, Power Electronics

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    Job Description

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    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. 

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    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. 


    Role Summary

    This person will be responsible for the mechanical design and development for Rivian’s onboard power electronics encompassing including, but not limited to on board charger, DCDC, and inverter products. This person will work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and cross functional groups, gain alignments, drive design decisions, and deliver and support products on time for various build stages.


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    • Work in a fast-paced environment for various on-vehicle power electronics development
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    • Lead the development of build-to-print power electronics components and assemblies with other Design Release Engineers(DRE).
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    • Deliver products to meet milestones for all build cycle developments from proof of concept, prototype, and high-volume production
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    • Participate in technical topology selections and critical component selections such as power switching device
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    • Assess power switching supplier technical and manufacturing capabilities
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    • Collaborate with electrical engineering to develop magnetic components for both on-board and off-board PCBAs
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    • Resolve power electronics design issues related to power switching devices and magnetic components including component quality problems
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    • Be a champion of product design challenges and spearhead stakeholders and suppliers to resolve design issues by working thru process of problem root cause, containment, and corrective actions.
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    • Collaborate with other cross functional teams like Supply Chain and Manufacturing team to source suppliers and execute production launch
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    • Support the plant production launch and ramp-ups
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    • Work with Prototype team to build in-house design power electronics and improve design for production
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    • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field.
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    • Minimum 10 years of professional work experience in high voltage automotive power electronics product development
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    • Technical knowledge and manufacturing process experience in power switching devices, magnetic components, and power electronics packaging.
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    • CATIA or other CAD tool experience
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    • Minimum 5 years of experience in liquid cooled, air cooled thermal design, and structural design
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    • Automotive supplier managing experience
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    • Knowledge or experience with sheet metal stamping, casting, wiring harness, and plastic injection molding processes
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    • Knowledge or experience with PCBA manufacturing and assembly
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    • Ability to work independently and manage several challenging projects simultaneously
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    • Problem solving capabilities and willing to drive to resolve product technical challenges
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    • Proficient with Microsoft office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio.
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    • Always maintains a positive and proactive attitude
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    Pay Disclosure

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    • Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $150,000 - $173,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
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    • 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.
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    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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    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 at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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    Staff Mechanical Engineer, Power Electronics

    Rivian

    Rivian

    Other Engineering
    Carson, CA, USA
    Posted on Monday, September 18, 2023

    Staff Mechanical Engineer, Power Electronics

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    Job Description

    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. 


    Role Summary

    This person will be responsible for the mechanical design and development for Rivian’s onboard power electronics encompassing including, but not limited to on board charger, DCDC, and inverter products. This person will work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and cross functional groups, gain alignments, drive design decisions, and deliver and support products on time for various build stages.


    Responsibilities

    • Work in a fast-paced environment for various on-vehicle power electronics development
    • Lead the development of build-to-print power electronics components and assemblies with other Design Release Engineers(DRE).
    • Deliver products to meet milestones for all build cycle developments from proof of concept, prototype, and high-volume production
    • Participate in technical topology selections and critical component selections such as power switching device
    • Assess power switching supplier technical and manufacturing capabilities
    • Collaborate with electrical engineering to develop magnetic components for both on-board and off-board PCBAs
    • Resolve power electronics design issues related to power switching devices and magnetic components including component quality problems
    • Be a champion of product design challenges and spearhead stakeholders and suppliers to resolve design issues by working thru process of problem root cause, containment, and corrective actions.
    • Collaborate with other cross functional teams like Supply Chain and Manufacturing team to source suppliers and execute production launch
    • Support the plant production launch and ramp-ups
    • Work with Prototype team to build in-house design power electronics and improve design for production

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field.
    • Minimum 10 years of professional work experience in high voltage automotive power electronics product development
    • Technical knowledge and manufacturing process experience in power switching devices, magnetic components, and power electronics packaging.
    • CATIA or other CAD tool experience
    • Minimum 5 years of experience in liquid cooled, air cooled thermal design, and structural design
    • Automotive supplier managing experience
    • Knowledge or experience with sheet metal stamping, casting, wiring harness, and plastic injection molding processes
    • Knowledge or experience with PCBA manufacturing and assembly
    • Ability to work independently and manage several challenging projects simultaneously
    • Problem solving capabilities and willing to drive to resolve product technical challenges
    • Proficient with Microsoft office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio.
    • Always maintains a positive and proactive attitude

    Pay Disclosure

    • Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $150,000 - $173,000 (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.



    Equal Opportunity

    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 at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

    Candidate Data Privacy

    Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. 

     

    Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. 

     

    Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.  

     

    Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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