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 Mechanical CAD (MCAD) Solutions Engineer will play a pivotal role within Rivian’s PLM & Product Development Systems team, serving a techno-functional role supporting critical MCAD tools and processes, primarily in 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6. This individual will collaborate with Product Development, IT, Engineering and Manufacturing teams to understand business requirements that will support and enhance our design processes, BOM management, and data integrity. This individual will contribute to solution design and develop customized applications that enhance the functionality of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform using C++ CAA (Component Application Architecture), EKL, REST APIs, Python and VBA/VB. NET. This role is located at our Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA facility and reports directly to a Sr. Manager, Solutions Engineering.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align MCAD system functionality with broader enterprise objectives, ensuring a cohesive and well-integrated design and development environment.

• Actively participate in discussions with various stakeholders to understand mechanical design workflows including 2D and 3D design fundamentals, BOM management, attribute management, standard part and material library integration.

• Work closely with solution leads and technical teams to define project objectives and requirements.

• Convert objectives and requirements into precise technical specifications through understanding of platform features and technical feasibility of customization.

• Develop custom applications and functionalities to meet broader enterprise objectives, business requirements, and project technical specifications

• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including requirements, specifications, and unit test procedures.

• Ensure solutions are thoroughly tested for performance, reliability, and compliance with organizational standards.

• Troubleshoot, debug and optimize custom modules to ensure their reliability and efficiency.

• Provide application support, troubleshoot issues, and ensure timely upgrades to maintain tool effectiveness and security.

• Address performance issues to guarantee the smooth operation of customizations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for MCAD architecture, including evaluating new technologies and methodologies to enhance tool performance and usability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience with 3DEXPERIENCE CATIA V6 or CATIA V5 customization using C++, CAA, and EKL in a product design, MCAD tools environment.

• Experience in engineering and manufacturing concepts, bill of materials management, configuration management, document control and change management activities.

• Familiarity with various 3DEXPERIENCE modules, such as Product Structure Design, Drafting, Process Planning, Planning Structure, and Data Setup or CATIA V5 equivalents.

• Strong understanding of CAA architecture and APIs.

• Experience in developing solutions using REST APIs.

• Basic understanding of 3DEXPERIENCE DMC and MQL.

• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, VBA, and VB.NET.

• Experience with DevOps tools such as GIT, GitLab, and GitHub.

• Experience with project management tools like JIRA.

• Knowledge of AWS, JPO, Java, and JavaScript, C# is a plus.

• Proven ability to communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

• A passion for technology, problem-solving, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $149,700-$187,100 (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.