Corrosion Development Engineer II

Rivian • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

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 are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Corrosion Development Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, executing full vehicle tests and analyzing test data to assess vehicle performance against environmental exposure and stone impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of proven experience in failure analysis, vehicle testing, project management and stakeholder management.
• Experience in automotive testing procedures and standards.
• Understanding of various vehicle systems, subsystem interactions and failure modes.
• Knowledge of relevant automotive industry standards and regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Nice To Haves

• An understanding of corrosion engineering, vehicle diagnostics, materials science, protective coatings and surface treatments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of vehicle-level corrosion and stone impact durability tests
• Utilize tools like Confluence and Jira to document test plans, procedures, and results
• Track test progress, timelines, and milestones, ensuring transparency and accountability within the team and cross functionally
• Ensure external test facilities’ adherence to Rivian test protocols and capture critical data throughout the test
• Log, categorize, and prioritize test findings and issues. Work closely with design and development teams to integrate test feedback into product improvements
• Provide technical guidance to teams on corrosion and stone impact durability considerations during product development
• Drive optimization efforts in testing procedures to reduce lead times and resource requirements

Benefits

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
• Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level