Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor

Rivian • Tustin, CA

6h

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

As the Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor, you will have a critical technical role guiding and shaping the design, release, and integration of an electric motor. Specifically, technical responsibility for motor electromagnetic analysis, NVH analysis, thermal analysis, and performance analysis. You will work with purchasing to source components and work collaboratively with suppliers to ensure manufacturability at scale. You will develop DFMEAs and DVPRs to ensure robust analytical and physical validation.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components of stators, rotors, and their integration
• Iterate motor mechanical designs to optimize electromagnetic performance while ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness
• Lead engineering on winding technologies, magnet materials, lamination methods, insulation, and electrical interconnections
• Design, model, and simulate electromagnetic components and systems using industry-standard software
• Develop detailed CAD drawings and manufacturing instructions
• Perform linear static stress and structural analyses on components under operational and dynamic loads.
• Execute and document Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R)
• Develop and maintain Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs)
• Coordinate validation and quality assurance activities with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
• Collaborate across disciplines to advance designs from initial concept through prototyping to mass production.
• Support hands-on prototype assembly, testing, and component fabrication

Benefits

• Rivian provides 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed