Sr. Corrosion Engineer

Rivian•Irvine, CA

13h•Remote

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 Sr. Corrosion 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 Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of proven experience in failure analysis, vehicle testing, project management and stakeholder management, including applicable internship experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vehicle level tests and various component-level industry tests/standards is preferred.
An understanding of corrosion engineering, vehicle diagnostics, materials science, protective coatings and surface treatments.
Ability to travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and recommendation on material selection, platings, coatings, and applications with guidance from more experienced team members.
Support test development projects to improve methodology, modify specifications, and define/establish requirements.
Responsible for collaboration and coordination with stakeholder and cross-functional teams to address corrosion risks, concerns and failures.
In-depth understanding of fundamental corrosion mechanisms with vehicle knowledge to help identify root cause, apply corrosion theory and provide practical technical solutions.
Manage end-to-end planning, coordination, preparation, documentation and execution of vehicle-level corrosion test programs.
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
Drive optimization efforts in testing procedures to reduce lead times and resource requirements