Sr. Battery Test Engineer

Rivian • Tustin, CA

75d • $98,500 - $123,100

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. The Rivian Energy Storage System (ESS) Test and Validation team is looking for a Battery Safety and Abuse engineer to help develop safe battery systems through development testing and validation efforts. It is a highly cross-functional role that requires coordination between many groups such as manufacturing, design, reliability, systems, and suppliers. The role requires individuals to be proficient in battery system architecture while also being able to zoom in to study the discrete components. An ideal candidate would be someone who has great communication skills, enjoys solving multi-disciplinary technical challenges, has a passion for learning, and always maintains a growth mindset.

Requirements

• BS or MS in material science/engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related discipline
• 3-4 years working in a testing/data collection environment
• Familiarity with DFSS or DRM tools (such as VOC, FMEA, 5-Why, 8-D)
• Prior experience working on heat transfer problems, combustion, gas flow analysis, energetic materials, or battery thermal abuse is a plus
• Prior experience with high voltage batteries and systems is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Strong technical communication skills (written and verbal)
• Up to 20% domestic and/or international travel

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and perform data analysis for Safety and Abuse tests on batteries and high voltage sub-systems (mechanical, electrical, and thermal abuse)
• Supporting in-depth analyses within the cross-functional disciplines of materials, chemical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, and CAE correlation
• Use of fundamental statistical tools such as hypothesis testing, calculating sample sizes, and developing predictive models
• Develop data analysis and automation scripts to improve workflow
• Develop and characterize new test methodologies, fixtures, and analysis methods
• Coordinate test efforts with cross-functional teams, external labs, and/or suppliers
• Technical resource for FMEA, Design, CAE, root cause analysis, and DVP discussions
• Identify and pursue continuous learning opportunities to help the ongoing development of technical depth

Benefits

• Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
• Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees