Sr. Materials Failure Analysis Engineer

Rivian • Tustin, CA

68d • $98,500 - $123,100

About The Position

In this role you’ll join a diverse group of subject matter experts in the Failure Analysis and Materials Engineering team and bring your own expertise in the domain of materials testing. You will make an impact across every Rivian product line by joining our state-of-the-art Materials Testing Laboratory and by being a champion for data, commonality, engineering standards, and sound scientific principles. You will use your experience to develop material testing specifications, execute testing, and ensure material data is broadly available, easily accessible, and used accurately across Rivian. You will be responsible for managing lab work requests and competing priorities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands on experience in mechanical Testing and Failure Analysis.
• Solid background in the mechanical properties and failure analysis of engineering materials including Aluminum, Steel and Polymer Composites.
• Material characterization and post mortem analysis with proven insight and expertise.
• Expertise in mechanical loading and free-body diagrams to replicate field failures through controlled quasi-static testing.
• Skills in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to simulate tests and anticipate stress concentration areas.
• Design and manufacture custom testing fixtures using 3D CAD software (Catia and Solidworks).
• Proficiency with materials characterization tools, including 2D/#D-CT, SEM, SEDS, XRF, FTIR, Optical Microscopy, DSC, TGA, DMA and hardness testing.
• Lead complex failure analysis projects from initial lenient consultation to final detailed report.
• Author and presenter of detailed technical reports and presentations to stakeholders, including senior leadership, clients, and internal engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with programs such as Ansys Granta or Applus Matereality.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of materials testing and validation on materials coming from across Rivian shops.
• Top-notch communication skills and ability to develop testing strategies through 1:1 conversation with engineers, designers, and manufacturing.
• Establish test parameters for unique situations.
• Design and manufacture testing samples and fixturing for novel testing requirements.
• Analyze and understand how fixture design may impact testing results.
• Draft drawings for fixtures and test specimens that can be carried out by our machine shop.
• Write, update, and maintain Rivian materials testing specifications.
• Process and analyze testing data.
• Produce clear and concise reports to summarize data collected.
• Distill and present technical data to cross-functional teams.
• Manage work requests within our LIMS (JIRA).
• Set day-to-day work priorities for lab team.
• Build and maintain a material property database.
• Oversee equipment maintenance, service, and calibration.
• Capable of safely operating basic metallographic laboratory equipment.

Benefits

• Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
• Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees