Rivian · 22 hours ago
Sr. Conveyors Controls and Systems Engineer
Normal, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $123K/yr
3+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The Automation Controls Engineer will be responsible for troubleshooting technical issues during production and improving production lines through controls engineering expertise.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL for FAT, SAT, and safety
Participate in development of controls standards and specifications by feeding back lessons-learned and gaps from each project to ensure that future projects will run smoother
Continuously improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, reducing downtime, and improving quality
Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs, configuration files, and documentation as changes are implemented. This includes but is not limited to hardware, electrical, safety, pneumatic, network, PLC, HMI, Robot, SCADA, and MES
Add or remove network devices from the equipment as needed, updating network switch configurations as needed
Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to PLCs using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text with an emphasis on code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable and reusable
Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to HMIs to make them more user-friendly, intuitive and suitable for operating and troubleshooting equipment
Implement and make modifications to MES logic for production and performance management in the PLCs and HMIs
Ensure proper implementation of and modifications to (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment
Train Production and Maintenance teams in proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting from the HMI
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of Controls Engineering experience or equivalent work experience
BS/MS Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience
Expertise with common controls hardware components used in high-volume manufacturing
Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high volume manufacturing equipment
In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA)
Experience participating in safety design reviews and validating equipment safeties during buy-off
In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric Code, UL508A)
Experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar
Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment using various IEC 61131-3 languages
Experience writing standard and safety PLC projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs
Experience creating HMI projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware, TwinCAT HMI, or similar
Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial 6-axis robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, etc
Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet
Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems
Experience interfacing manufacturing equipment with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
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
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
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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