Rivian · 4 weeks ago
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Sensors
US-CA-Tustin
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $172K/yrRivian is an automotive company focused on sustainable transportation. The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer will guide the design, release, and integration of electrical and mechanical components, specifically sensors, ensuring manufacturability at scale.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead sensor development of absolute magnetic position sensors and inductive relative position sensors in an actuator
Work cross functionally with Electrical Engineering on sensor selection, inductive coil design, target selection, and magnet selection
Lead sensor performance characterization for temperature, deflection, tolerance stack ups, current, voltage, etc
Develop detailed CAD drawings and manufacturing instructions
Release CAD and drawings of sensor components, including targets, magnets, plastic gears, and other parts
Write electromagnetic performance analysis requests
Complete tolerance stack ups
Complete first principals mechanical and electrical engineering calculations to support designs
Write FEA analysis requests for structural FEA
Execute and document Analysis Design Verification Plans & Reports (ADVP&R) of sensors and related components
Develop and maintain Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) of sensors and related components
Coordinate validation and quality assurance activities with contract manufacturer, Tier 1. and Tier 2 suppliers
Collaborate across disciplines to advance designs from initial concept through prototyping to mass production
Support hands-on prototype assembly, testing, and component fabrication
Qualification
Required
Lead sensor development of absolute magnetic position sensors and inductive relative position sensors in an actuator
Work cross functionally with Electrical Engineering on sensor selection, inductive coil design, target selection, and magnet selection
Lead sensor performance characterization for temperature, deflection, tolerance stack ups, current, voltage, etc
Develop detailed CAD drawings and manufacturing instructions
Release CAD and drawings of sensor components, including targets, magnets, plastic gears, and other parts
Write electromagnetic performance analysis requests
Complete tolerance stack ups
Complete first principals mechanical and electrical engineering calculations to support designs
Write FEA analysis requests for structural FEA
Execute and document Analysis Design Verification Plans & Reports (ADVP&R) of sensors and related components
Develop and maintain Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs) of sensors and related components
Coordinate validation and quality assurance activities with contract manufacturer, Tier 1. and Tier 2 suppliers
Collaborate across disciplines to advance designs from initial concept through prototyping to mass production
Support hands-on prototype assembly, testing, and component fabrication
Proficient in CAD tools (CATIA/3DExperience preferred) and PLM systems for component design, including BOM structuring and engineering change control
Strong mechanical engineering foundation, with expertise in materials for sensors
Experienced in high-volume manufacturing techniques for sensors, including overmolding
Deep understanding of sensor design parameters
Proficient in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure reliability
Hands-on experience with integration, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of sensors
Preferred
CATIA/3DExperience preferred
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.
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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