Sr. Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer

Rivian

7h • $111,000 - $151,000

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 Electrical Distribution System Integration Engineer will be design responsible for the electrical wiring system, and ensure that it is correct, meets plan of record, and is prepared for release to support mass production in accordance with Rivian engineering best design practice. Taking into consideration: DFM/DFA, and APQP/PPAP supplier quality standards. The EDS Integration engineer will act as a technical lead for their Vehicle Platform Harness Architecture and ensure that supporting Design Release Engineers (DREs) and Application Engineers have completed all of their necessary design deliverables for pre production, production, and post production changes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related engineering disciplines
• Experience in Wire Harness Design Tool, Capital Harness Suite preferred.
• Experience with Program Management tools, such as: Jira, Jama, Smartsheet, and Confluence
• Experience working with specialty cables
• Knowledge of DFMEA principles and execution preferred.
• Willingness to develop new technologies for future programs
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing, and listening)
• Self-driven, displaying initiative with minimal supervision
• Patience, kindness, self-control, confidently centered around a positive mental attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Visio, and Power Point or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Define vehicle topologies for device connections, specialty cables, grounding, Low Voltage Power Architecture, 120/230V AC, and integrate with vehicle communication protocols (e.g. CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)
• Collaborate with hardware / software vehicle architects to develop vehicle integration strategies for physical implementation of the harnessing, supporting and leading logical and physical diagram reviews.
• Derive and maintain information from device transmittals (DT / ICDs), Vehicle requirements, Vehicle Architecture, and collaboration with Rivian DREs and output sub-system Logical schematics.
• Develop complexity matrices for all harness families, defining all region and circuit level variants, trims, and options.
• Define and review connector/terminal selection and cavity layout with Rivian DRE(s) and Librarians
• Ensure the design supports all cross functional teams design intent, including properly specifying wire size and type for ampacity, voltage drop, cost, routing, etc.
• Support Vehicle and Tier I Assembly lines for design implementation, issue tracking, and closure.
• Support TPMs in creating timing plans, as well as coordinating changes to ensure design alignment within the Electrical Distribution Organization (2D/3D/Systems) and across cross functional teams.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
• Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
• More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level