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
The role of Technical Specialist - Heat Exchangers is to interface internally with Body, Studio, Packaging, Attribute, NVH, Aerodynamics, CAE, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, etc to provide guidance on design and manufacturing of heat exchangers and heat exchanger modules, and externally with suppliers to cascade Rivian's requirements and oversee design, validation, and release process for Rivian's current and future thermal system.
Responsibilities
Be the subject matter expert in design, manufacture, and mass production of heat exchangers and heat exchanger modules for vehicular thermal system, including but not limited to condenser, outside heat exchanger for heat pump, high-temperature and low-temperature radiator, battery chiller, liquid-cooled condenser, cabin evaporator, cabin condenser, or heater core in HVAC, and front-end heat exchanger fan module
In particular, be the owner of front-end heat exchanger fan module including radiator, OHX/condenser, fan, shroud, and active-grille shutter (AGS): a) Interface with Body, Studio, Packaging, Attribute, NVH, Aerodynamics, and CAE engineering to ensure optimal design and integration for aerodynamic and range efficiency; b) Support supply chain with engineering requirements throughout quotation and sourcing; c) Interface with suppliers on design, release, tooling, and validation; d) Support critical program milestones and build events, e.g. Virtual Release, Virtual Build, Design Verification Build, Manufacturing Verification Build, etc
Guide Design & Release team in development of Engineering Specification, Design Verification, & Production Verification plans for heat exchangers and heat exchanger modules
Develop/Review other foundation documents as required, including risk assessment/management, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Functional Safety
Interface with plant Series Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, General Assembly and ensure all Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly standards are met
Support/Coordinate system development between Design & Release team and Testing/CAE team, Attribute, and Controls; provide input to bench/vehicle test plan; decompose system requirements to heat exchanger sizing and heat exchanger module design
Qualifications
Minimum BSME degree with in mechanical/automotive engineering
10+ years of experience related to heat exchanger design, release, and production
Tier 1 supplier experience on heat exchangers and heat exchange module a plus
Proficiency in CAD for design and release; CATIA V6 preferred
Field experience of manufacturing and logistics for heat exchangers and heat exchanger modules
Knowledge on thermal, mechanical, NVH, durability, corrosion, and electrical requirements for heat exchangers and heat exchanger modules
Experience on heat pump technology and development a plus
Experience on at least one full product cycle from concept creation to mass production
Ability to work and communicate effectively with peers and leadership
Ability to work independently and proactively in fast-paced environment
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.
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Equal Opportnity
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
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