Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Electric Machine Design

Rivian•Carson, CA

18h

About The Position

In this position, you will be working with the Electric Machine Mechanical Design team on the next generation of electric motor components for Rivian’s Electric Adventure Vehicles. You will support testing and assembly of motor subcomponents and motor assemblies by designing test setups and assembly tooling for systems that are currently in-production as well as for future products currently in-development.

Requirements

5+ years of experience working in a fast-paced environment on the mechanical design of complex components
Formal education in mechanical engineering or similar discipline; B.S. minimum
Proficiency with major 3D CAD software package; CATIA V6 experience preferred
Professional experience with applying GD&T (ASME Y14.5), conducting stack-up analyses (linear & radial), and determining realistic tolerancing limits based on material and manufacturing methods
Ability to perform structural hand-calculations and FEA studies
Past work leading root cause analysis efforts and determining effective containment actions
Knowledge of rapid prototyping, high-volume manufacturing processes, materials selection, and supply chains
Hands-on experience with lab tools and measurement equipment
Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of materials, mechanics, dynamics, design for manufacturability, tolerancing, and high-precision metrology
High-energy, open-minded attitude willing to quickly iterate on designs and expand skillset as needed
A wide degree of creativity and latitude with minimal supervision is expected

Responsibilities

Work closely with Engineering Team to lead the design and fabrication of complex test setups and prototype assembly tooling for electric motor components, sub-systems, and electric drive units
Utilize CATIA V6 for detailed 3D part generation/revision and 2D drawing layout, ensuring design completeness and accuracy
Conduct stack-up analyses for parts and mating interfaces to inform components’ GD&T and manufacturing requirements
Lead root cause analysis studies to identify issue origins and determine appropriate containment actions
Develop timelines for design, detailing, fabrication, assembly, and preparation for test system and tooling
Have ownership of some motor components for design, validation, production, and manufacturing support
Collaborate and manage suppliers with DFM, DFA, DFMA, and open issues lists to ensure the delivery of parts on-time, to-spec, and within acceptable quality criteria
Travel to vendors and Rivian plant(s) for issue identification and resolution
Cross functional collaboration with various teams across Rivian
Mentor other team members on designs and development of tooling and test systems