Engineering Intern - Mechanical Modeling

Rivian•Palo Alto, CA

27d•$33 - $51

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. Role Summary Internship Term: Summer 2026 Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2026 through June 2028. Rivian's Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site. Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements. The intern will be responsible for mechanical CAD design to ensure designs are manufacturable and reliable.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at an accredited university
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Mechanical Engineering
Experience using CAD tools to create manufacturable products

Nice To Haves

Participation in commercial design for manufacturing process, preferred
Experience in FEA simulation, preferred

Responsibilities

Create detailed CAD models based on high-level design descriptions using standard software such as Catia, SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or Creo
Assemble components and create accurate schematics for various systems
Ensure all components fit together seamlessly with rigorous reviews, software tools and tolerance analyses
Work closely with vendors to review and refine designs
Write parameterized scripts to automate generation of CAD models