Battery Teardown Technician

Rivian•Normal, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role you’ll join a diverse group of subject matter experts in the Failure Analysis and Materials Engineering team and bring your own expertise in the domain of electrical testing, battery teardown, and Failure Analysis. You will make an impact across every Rivian product line by joining our state-of-the-art laboratory and by generating insight through failure analysis investigations for all Rivian batteries from pack to cell. You will assist the FAME lab engineers and scientists in their investigations by operating laboratory equipment, generating and collating data, and writing and presenting technical reports to cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Experience working with high voltage battery systems is required
Strong demonstrable experience with electrical testing and associated equipment including power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.
3+ years of laboratory or quality experience (or) An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Problem solving experience
Computer skills: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, email – ability to manage files and records effectively
Destructive or non-destructive inspection or testing experience
Highly organized and detail-oriented in documentation and reporting. Familiar with implementing 5S principles.
Good oral and written communication skills .
Work effectively both independently and in a collaborative environment. Willing to maintain relationships with external engineering partners.
Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per day.
Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds.
Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather.

Nice To Haves

prior hands-on experience highly desired

Responsibilities

Assist FAME engineers and external engineering teams with deep dive and rapid response triage failure analysis investigations across all Rivian battery platforms/programs.
Perform detailed forensic teardowns of suspect battery packs, modules, and cells to various levels to safely remove failure evidence for investigations
Operate a variety of laboratory equipment including, but not limited to (prior hands-on experience highly desired, but training will be provided as needed): Macro photography, Optical microscopy, Basic electrical measurement tools such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, LCR meters, etc., Sample x-sectioning equipment (section, grind, polish, and etch), Basic machine shop tools such as band saw, drill press, etc.
Produce clear and concise reports to summarize data collected and be able to clearly present this to appropriate stakeholders.
Support manufacturing team equipment and process capability analysis
Execute product and process validation / inspection plans
Responsible to participate in quality related continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects
Develop, maintain, and improve the quality culture within responsible area
May perform other duties as assigned