Sr. Power Electronics Engineer

Rivian • Torrance, CA

262d • $121,500 - $151,900

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 Senior Power Electronics Engineer will be responsible for development of high-power electrical circuits such as LLC, dual active bridge converter, flyback, PFC (single phase and three phase) and DC/AC inverter. This role involves designing and developing the electrical aspects of off-board power electronic products for the Rivian adventure network, including DC fast chargers, L2 AC chargers, and bidirectional home charger products.

Requirements

• Minimum B.S. in Electrical Engineering for 3 year or higher degrees, specializing in power electronics.
• Expertise in high power EV charger or energy storage stationary related power converters preferred.
• Deep understanding of power semiconductor switches and diodes, and their characteristics.
• Understanding of devices built upon various materials such as silicon, SiC, and GaN.
• Strong experience designing and analyzing inverter and converter circuits including gate drivers.
• Knowledge and experience with embedded control of power electronic circuits.
• Experience with power converters and grid tie control PWM methods.
• Experience with power converter thermal analysis and protection.
• Experience with bidirectional AC/DC or DC/DC power conversion.
• Experience using software tools such as Spice, PLECS, Mathcad, Ansys Simplorer, and Matlab.
• Experience using FEA simulation tool such as Ansys Maxwell/Q3D or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Development of high-power electrical circuits such as LLC, dual active bridge converter, flyback, PFC (single phase and three phase) and DC/AC inverter.
• Perform topology selection trade studies.
• Design circuits, keep component selection, create schematics, PCBA layout, magnetic design, thermal design, regulatory and compliance consideration.
• Analyze and simulate circuits and components using tools such as Matlab and PLECS.
• Analyze structures and magnetic components such as bus bars and high frequency transformers/inductors.
• Design EMI/EMC filters.
• Interact with suppliers on critical components design.
• Test prototype power electronics circuits in lab.
• Characterize power semiconductor devices including Silicon, SiC, and GaN.
• Engage with Mechanical, Systems, Test, Quality, manufacturing, and Reliability Engineers.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees