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Rivian · 16 hours ago

Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Power Electronics

positionCarson, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$138K/yr - $173K/yr
date6+ years exp

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, and they are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to develop electrical vehicle products related to high voltage and low voltage electronics. The role involves working with cross-functional teams and suppliers to support production launch and ramp-ups.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
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Responsibilities

Working in fast-paced environment for various on-vehicle power electronics developments
Developing highly technical power electronics components and overall packaging from concepts to production launch
Leading to manage PCBA CM as PCBA DRE
Leading the cross functional team discussions of the power electronics development in terms of mechanical packaging including the production manufacturing
Working with electrical engineering team to improve the PCBA mechanical design and packaging
Working with component suppliers for component development including all DFM executions
Leading of component and assembly design release working with PLM team through Enovia
Working on mechanical design issues by providing root case, corrective resolutions
Supporting the product production launch
Hosting weekly meetings with component suppliers and other cross functional teams
Identifying cost saving item opportunity and developing engineering plans

Qualification

High voltage automotive developmentPower device coolingCATIA CAD toolAutomotive supplier managementManufacturing process experienceProblem solvingPositive attitudeProject management

Required

Minimum Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering field
Minimum 6 years of professional work experience in high voltage automotive power electronics product development
Technical knowledge and manufacturing process experience in power device cooling and thermal management
CATIA CAD tool experience
Automotive supplier managing experience
Knowledge or experience with sheet metal stamping, casting, wiring harness, and plastic injection molding processes
Ability to work independently and manage several challenging projects simultaneously
Problem solving capabilities and willing to drive to resolve product technical challenges
Always maintains a positive and proactive attitude

Company

Rivian

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Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
dateFounded in 2009
location
Plymouth, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.rivian.com

H1B Sponsorship

Rivian has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (38)
2024 (70)
2023 (54)
2022 (79)
2021 (21)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$21.93B
Key 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

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Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
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Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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