Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 1 week ago
DFM Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $159K/yr
10+ years expRivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, focusing on emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles. The DFM Engineer will drive the development and implementation of innovative design and manufacturing methodologies for in-house designed control units, ensuring excellence in design throughout the process.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Provide guidance to cross functional teams to ensure Design for Excellence principles are integrated into all stages of the design and development process
Drive Design for Excellence and be the resident expert in this area
Drive continuos improvement in DFx methodologies, ensuring the latest best practices, tools and technologies are leveraged
Establish PCBAs & Electronic Control Units manufacturability and assembly specifications towards feasibility and scalability
Work with main stake holders in the completion of DFM, DFT and DFA optimizing designs for volume manufacturing of PCBAs and Control Units
Proactively Identify high risk areas in production and engineering design cycle
Responsible to review BOMs,PCB panels, PCB stack up, with internal stake holders and contract manufacturers
Identify, root cause and track issues and work with Design Engineers on necessary design changes through the production and vehicle launch process
Qualification
Required
10+ years experience on PCBA Manufacturing Process
10+ years experience in electronics manufacturing focused in solving challenging issues through methodical problem solving techniques
10+ years experience evaluating electronic components, packages and solder interconnects for low and high voltage applications
Strong knowledge on PCBA materials properties and solder joint metallurgy
Experience with CAD tools, PCBA/FPC layout review and design optimization
Experience in the Failure Analysis of Electronic Modules
Forward Thinking - Providing inputs on new or alternative and improved manufacturing test methods
Ability to lead and sustain supplier manufacturing test process to the higher standards
Ability to travel as needed to CM locations
Ability to work and communicate with cross functional teams
Strong team player, drive to exceed expectations and meet deadlines
Ability to manage ambiguity and create clarity, oversee multiple projects and make them better
Experience working at CM (Contract Manufacturer) for high production rate of PCBAs
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
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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