Rivian · 20 hours ago
Staff NVH Engineer, Buzz Squeak Rattle (BSR)
US-CA-Irvine
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$154K/yr - $192K/yr
8+ years expRivian is a company focused on electric vehicles, and they are seeking a Staff NVH Engineer to enhance the acoustic quality and eliminate Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle noises in their products. This role involves collaborating with various teams throughout the product lifecycle to ensure a quiet and refined cabin experience.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Lead BSR Prevention in Design: Actively participate in design reviews to identify high-risk interfaces, specify BSR-preventative materials, and ensure proper tolerances and clearances are achieved to minimize noise generation
Execute BSR Testing and Diagnosis: Plan and conduct component, subsystem, and full vehicle BSR testing using dedicated BSR excitation profiles and road load data in both laboratory and on-road environments
Perform Root Cause Analysis: Utilize advanced BSR diagnostic tools, including specialized microphones and accelerometers, to isolate the physical source and mechanism of BSR events
Support Production and Launch: Provide immediate on-site support for BSR issues identified during manufacturing audits, end-of-line checks, and early customer feedback (Warranty/Field issues). Develop robust and efficient fixes transferable to the assembly line
Develop and Implement Solutions: Work with design and supplier engineers to drive immediate and long-term design changes and material selections (e.g., anti-squeak tapes, damping materials, component re-design) to permanently eliminate BSR
Reporting and Standards: Transform BSR diagnostic data and countermeasure details into clear, concise technical reports and actively contribute to the development and standardization of internal BSR prevention guidelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Acoustics, or a related field
8+ years of experience in the automotive industry
5+ years of NVH experience, with significant focus on Buzz, Squeak, and Rattle problem-solving in an automotive environment
Proven experience working on BSR issues through both the vehicle design phase (preventative) and the production/launch phase (troubleshooting/fix)
Strong command of BSR-related physics, including friction, stick-slip motion, material damping characteristics, and component kinematics
Proficiency in data acquisition and digital signal processing, particularly for transient noise event capture and analysis (Matlab/Python is a plus)
Demonstrated experience using BSR-specific test and analysis equipment (e.g., BSR simulators, micro-shakers, electronic stethoscopes)
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams to implement design changes
Experience with a major data acquisition platform (e.g., Siemens Test Lab, Head Acoustics Artemis, or similar) for BSR/NVH analysis is required
Ability to travel (~25% of domestic travel) to test facilities and manufacturing plants
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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