Rivian · 2 months ago
Reliability Engineer II
Tustin, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$107K/yr - $141K/yrRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Reliability Engineer II will play a key role in developing low voltage electric architectures, providing guidance on ECU designs to ensure they meet vehicle reliability targets.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Be the resident reliability development expert for the hardware design and architecture teams
Guide the reliability and engineering teams on electronic failure modes, typical countermeasures for reliability failures and design guidelines
Develop reliability specifications and validation plans - Perform on-site evaluation of Contract Manufacturers during development phases to ensure DFMEA and PFMEA recommendations are implemented
Coordinate root cause process with engineering teams, suppliers and failure analysis laboratories
Provide risk analysis to guide design decisions
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirement is a Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or equivalent
A strong technical background is needed in the following areas:
Technical knowledge of one or more aspects related to PCBA reliability: failure modes, reliability specification development, design guidelines, water-cooled electronics, interconnects
Understanding of FMEA process
Working knowledge of a coding language, preferably Python
Working knowledge of statistical software for reliability, such as JMP or the ReliaSoft suite
Understanding of Highly Accelerated Testing methods and governing equations for different types of failure mechanisms
Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as SEM, CT, X-Ray, EDS, TDR
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.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
Founded in 2009
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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