Sr. Motor Lab Technician II

Rivian•Carson, CA

1d•Onsite

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. This position will be based in the Carson, CA Rivian facility, requires you to work on-site and will report to the Lab Operation Manager. You'll be a key member of the product development team, bringing to production Rivian’s next generation of Propulsion Electric Machines and Traction Inverters. You'll be responsible for Electric Motor tear-downs, Builds, Test instrumentation. You'll be responsible for Dynamometer and Motor Lab maintenance, repair, test setups and operation of the high-speed electric machine dynamometers.

Requirements

6+ years of experience performing Dyne and Motor testing and fabricating special test equipment for automotive powertrain systems preferred
Experience working with experimental products, components, and equipment where work duties follow established standards, specifications, and instructions
Understanding and experience with AVL/PUMA Dyne systems, National Instruments VeriStand or similar software to operate dynes
Background in a Motor Lab or Engine Lab, operation and understanding of dynamometers, motor mechanical designs, and electrical test equipment setups, testing, and processes
Experience using basic machine shop equipment and processes
High level of interpersonal and communication skills
Work effectively with teams in a fast-paced development environment
Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done
Hands-on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed
Safety is the number one priority

Responsibilities

Be a key member of the product development team, bringing to production Rivian’s next generation of Propulsion Electric Machines and Traction Inverters
Be responsible for Dynamometer and Motor Lab maintenance, repair, test setups, and operation of the high-speed electric machine dynamometers. AVL/PUMA dyne experience preferred
Support Dyne and Motor Lab Engineers in identifying potential improvements of test methods, practices, and work with a team of engineers on continuous improvement of electric drive systems
Design and fabricate Dyne and Motor mechanical fixtures and setups
Install, operate, and maintain laboratory test equipment and instrumentation
Troubleshoot, root cause, document test data, and report results from lab tests
Procure necessary tools, equipment, and components for the Dyne / Motor Lab
Utilize standard tools such as drill motors, soldering irons, calipers, grinders, and multimeters with no direction
Use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters
Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; additionally, Google Workspace
Perform occasional moderate lifting
Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices