Battery Integration Engineer II

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.

Engineer responsible to support all ESS Integration engineering activities, including ESS Dimensional Engineering, ESS Fastening Engineering and ESS Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, technical development of the battery system.

• Support ESS Integration and Design Engineering Team for all Rivian vehicle programs
  • Hands-on support for build & test activities to ensure design & integration deliverables are met
• Support ESS technical team to ensure the timely delivery of Battery system to support vehicle program timing, test and validation.
• Battery system architecture development for next generation system including supporting:
  • Battery System Integration efforts in packaging Battery system in vehicle
  • Weekly Battery System Product Development Team meetings
  • Cross Functional teams in integration of Battery System in vehicles.
  • Battery System product development team in development of vehicle specific architecture
  • Overall Battery System layout and requirements development for Battery System
  • Development of analysis requirements for Battery system
  • System controls and safety architecture development
  • Lead Dimensional Engineering team in developing dimensional requirements for Battery System
• Develop timing and delivery plans Battery System.
• Management of part maturities meeting development requirements.
• Support development and management Battery System and component functional requirements.
• PLM Battery System management and component attribute data in Enovia, including meeting cost & mass targets.
• Support CAD design reviews as necessary for Battery system targets.
• Ensure drafting, tolerance stack analysis, and GD&T are completed for Battery system and components.
• Work with ESS CAE team to define and submit simulation requests as needed for design validation and correlation with test.
• Participate and be responsible for battery component and system DFMEAs
• Work with Rivian Validation team to develop DVP from component requirements and DFMEA.
• Support prototype builds to execute development testing and support development vehicle program.
• Work with Rivian Supply Chain to quote and source production suppliers.
• Work with suppliers on component DFM to reduce cost and improve quality and reliability.
• Work with Rivian manufacturing team on ESS system and component DFA to improve manufacturability.
• Work with Rivian Validation Team and design & release engineering to support pre and post-test analyses
• Support component interface analysis and testing
• Support ongoing product development efforts for cost reduction, design improvements, failure root cause analyses, warranty claim analyses

• 1+ years industry experience or Master's degree.
• Experience work with vehicles (FSAE)
• Familiarity with lithium ion cell chemistries and form factors.
• Design experience for injection molding, forming/stamping, casting, extrusion, and composite layup.
• Understanding of battery system architectures, system controls, and circuit analysis.
• Strong fluids and thermodynamics background with working knowledge of energy conversion and heat transfer.
• Experience with automotive powertrain requirements, load cases, and standards.
• Experience with release engineering including CAD design, GD&T, and PLM interface.
• Strong oral and written communication for supplier engagement, program timing, and project management. Experience with automotive DVP&R cycle, requirements management, and issue tracking - JIRA, JAMA, IQ-RM
• CATIA V6 (3Dx) and Enovia proficiency
• MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project) proficiency

Salary Range for California Based Candidates: $85,600.00 - $107,000.00 (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 and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

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