Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 2 months ago
Sr. Charging Attributes Engineer
Irvine, California
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $152K/yr
7+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. They are seeking a highly skilled EV Charging Attributes Engineer to specialize in vehicle charging integration, ensuring optimal charging performance and fostering cross-functional alignment to resolve complex engineering challenges related to vehicle charging.
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Responsibilities
Define vehicle level charging requirements and targets for vehicle programs
Lead integration of charging development to meet targets through program milestones and sign off target through the Design Verification Plan (DVP)
Lead benchmark activities for comprehensive EV charging evaluation
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on EV charging technology, industry trends, and new products
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including facilities management, fleet operations, and sustainability teams to facilitate Vehicle-to-Charger Integration
Serve as the technical lead for validating and testing the charging performance of our EVs with various types of charging hardware
Conduct rigorous testing to ensure compliance with international charging standards
Troubleshoot and resolve complex charging issues related to the vehicle's onboard software, battery management system (BMS), and charging port
Data analysis for vehicle level charging testing
Interface with cross-functional teams to align on charging performance, HW, Control and Arbitration
Support Vehicle level testing in wind tunnel, proving grounds and on-road
Support Correlation model/simulation
Participate in design reviews, provide input and engineering analysis to development teams
Conduct benchmarking with competitive vehicles for range and efficiency attributes
Responsible for interpreting regulations and test procedures in collaboration with the homologation team
Qualification
Required
Engineering Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited University with a strong background in Thermal Science
7-10+ years' experience with automotive charging attributes, systems and components in OEMs or suppliers
Strong understanding of network protocols and communication standards
Strong understanding of power electronics, DC-DC converters, and the electrical architecture of an EV
Hands-on experience with various types of EV chargers (Level 2 AC and DC Fast Chargers)
Proven track record of problem solving and independent root cause analysis
Demonstrated experience in a role focused on vehicle-side charging attributes, including testing, validation, and software development
Experience in vehicle engineering and attributes is desired
Knowledge of vehicle thermal systems is a great plus
Technical publications on charging and presentations in SAE conference is a plus
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Travel: 10%
Minimum age of 21
No driving related suspensions or revocation of Driver License (within a 3-5 year period)
No drug or alcohol related driving incidents in the last 3 years
No more than 1 serious moving violation in the last 3 years
Must have a valid driver's license in the state of residence that you will be driving/operating a vehicle
Will be subject to continuous Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) monitoring
Benefits
Rivian provides 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, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Company
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies develops scalable automotive software and technology platforms for multiple vehicle segments.
1001-5000 employees
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