Electromechanical Design Engineering Intern (January - August 2027)

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies•Irvine, CA

2d•$38 - $51

About The Position

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world. The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone. This is a general application used to fill multiple internship openings across our Electrical Hardware teams. If selected, you will be matched to a specific team based on your background and interests during the interview process. Every Electronic Control Unit goes through a full lifecycle of design, validation, manufacturing readiness, and release. As an Electromechanical Design Engineering intern, you will be involved in one part of that lifecycle, which may include circuit design, mechanical packaging, hardware validation and test, reliability and functional safety analysis, or supplier and manufacturing readiness work. Specific project areas vary by team and may include: Designing and developing analog, digital, or mixed signal circuits, including schematic capture and component selection Supporting mechanical packaging design or structural and thermal simulation for ECU enclosures Building or running hardware validation tests and test automation systems Contributing to hardware functional safety analyses such as FMEA or FMEDA Supporting supplier quality, product launch, or manufacturing readiness activities for ECU programs

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program at an accredited US university
Proficient in electrical engineering fundamentals

Nice To Haves

Actively pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hardware Engineering, or a closely related field, with intent to return to school after the internship
Understanding of electronics, packaging, and hardware design
Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, USB, I2C, or SPI
Coursework or project experience with PCB design tools, CAD tools, or simulation software
Familiarity with product lifecycle management and component release processes

Responsibilities

Support proof of concept, design, or validation work for an assigned hardware project
Debug and troubleshoot hardware issues at the board or system level
Document component release information and maintain accurate design records
Collaborate with cross functional engineering and design teams to understand requirements
Communicate progress and findings to your team throughout the internship