Software Engineering Intern - Digital Manufacturing Automation (Summer 2026 Co-op Program)

Rivian•Normal, IL

6h•$26 - $45

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 Co-op (May/June 2026 - December 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 Fall 2026 through Spring 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 Digital Manufacturing Engineering team is at the forefront of innovation in manufacturing automation, utilizing advanced hardware and innovative technology to build a world-class automation platform to be deployed across every Rivian factory. This internship experience will allow an eligible candidate to contribute in developing this platform which seeks to enable efficiency and consistency within Rivian's machine across every factory.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at an accredited universit.
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related to computer engineering, computer science, or electrical engineering.
Ability to work within a dynamic team and collaborating with cross-functional teams on various technical projects.
Understanding developing software via object-oriented programming paradigm.
Understanding of programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, etc.
Understanding of Relational Databases such as PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL, etc.

Responsibilities

Contributing and expanding upon your software skills towards building libraries of modular code and templates for various automation components.
Leading our push for code organization, structure, documentation, maintainability, and reusability.
Developing full-stack features within code generation tools.
Assisting in the creation of user-friendly HMI and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) screens for equipment operation and troubleshooting. Including optimizing data acquisition and transfer.
Designing software to interface between manufacturing equipment and supervisory systems like the MES.