UIUC Research Park Intern - Mechanical Modeling

Rivian•Champaign, IL

5d•$25 - $40•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. Role Summary Internship Term: Summer 2026 Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between December 2026 through May 2028. Rivian's Internship Program requires active student enrollment. Information regarding your expected degree completion date is collected solely to verify eligibility and determine your availability for future full-time opportunities. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and does not use graduation dates to determine the age of applicants or as a basis for discriminatory hiring decisions. If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions on our Rivian careers site. Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements. This Intern will be responsible for collaborating with the Electrical Hardware team to perform mechanical design using CAD tools, as well as mechanical modeling to ensure CAD design is robust for reliability and manufacturability.

Requirements

Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Mechanical Engineering
Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) using Ansys mechanical, Abquas, or similar
CAD design experience using Catia, Solidworks or similar
Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with engineering teams and document findings clearly, ensuring that insights are understood across disciplines.
Must be enrolled in the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Must be located in Champaign, IL and able to work out of our office in the Research Park.
Must be available for 20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring and 40 hours in the summer.
This project will require weekly task status update and monthly project update.

Responsibilities

Create detailed CAD drawings using Solidworks, Catia, or Creo.
Collaborate with engineers to develop innovative designs that meet project specifications
Use software tools such as SOLIDWORKS for modeling and visualization of designs
Assemble components and create accurate schematics for various systems
Engage in system design processes, ensuring all components fit together seamlessly
Write scripts using Perl, Python, tcl, Cadence SKILL, and C++
Mechanical simulation (FEA) to analyze CAD design to ensure its robustness for stress/strain and manufacturability.