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 primary function of this role is to drive the development of robust prototype build processes for our specialized equipment and products. Core responsibilities for the successful candidate include ensuring the effective operation and necessary maintenance of specialized assembly equipment. This specifically covers technologies such as laser welding, paste dispensing, press-fit PCBA and magnetic assembly, heat staking, and leak testing. Therefore, the ideal candidate must possess strong, demonstrated experience in setting up and managing these critical manufacturing technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional work experience in automotive or engineering product designs
• Knowledge or experience with sheet metal forming and other component manufacturing processes
• Knowledge or experience in product prototype or high-volume production builds and working with technicians/assemblers
• Knowledge or experience in creating work instructions, rework process, and developing production intent processes
• Ability to work independently and manage several challenging projects simultaneously
• Product Supply Chain Experience
• Proficient with CATIA V6 software, including part design, assembly design, and drafting
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Proficient with Google Docs, Jira, and Microsoft Office tools
• Knowledge of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly), including:
• Troubleshooting circuit
• Inspection of PCBA per IPC 610 standards
• Remove and apply conformal coating
• Cut trace, solder components, and add jumper wires per DCN
• BCPA fabricating process from the making of the bare board to board population.
• Always maintains a positive and proactive attitude

Salary Range for California Based Candidates: $107,800 - $134,800.00 (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 adequate 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.