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.
We operate development centers in Plymouth, Michigan; Southern California (Irvine, Carson & LA); Silicon Valley (San Jose and Palo Alto); Vancouver, British Columbia; and Surrey, England; as well as a manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois.
Responsibilities
Lead, facilitate and coordinate design failure modes (DMFEA) for the propulsion system with powertrain engineering, Electric Power conversion, quality and reliability teams
Coordinate development of DFMEA for component, system, and vehicle level.
Linking and development of validation plan with validation members to DFMEA
Work with system and component DREs to review supplier failure modes and validation plans
Lead and facilitate design-based failure mode reviews for powertrain system
Participate and lead root cause analysis for problems with powertrain components. Facilitate team using root cause analysis tools such as 6 Sigma and Red X.
Work with test operations group to schedule and perform testing to meet program objectives for design failure modes
Create professional reports for root cause analysis and validation
Report status of design failure and validation to management
Qualifications
BS in Engineering with minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
5-15 years of demonstrated experience developing and implementing electric vehicle requirements and/or validation
Knowledge and application of DFMEA and tools such as Plato
Understanding of test methods and familiarity DVPR plans for powertrain systems
Hands-on experience or great knowledge and interest to execute test plans to validate electric powertrain systems and/or components
Demonstrated experience with the design, construction, implementation, and validation of electric powertrain test equipment
Full understanding of system level powertrain DV and PV testing
Fundamental understanding of electric powertrains
Flexibility and adaptability in a fast paced and dynamic work 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.
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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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 accessibility@rivian.com.