Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies ยท 3 weeks ago
DFM Valor Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $97K/yr
1+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on advancing automotive technology for electric vehicles. The DFM Valor Engineer will support Design for Manufacturability activities for automotive Electronic Control Unit products, collaborating with hardware and PCB design teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Perform Valor DFM Analysis on PCB designs for manufacturability, ensuring compliance with established rulesets for spacing, solderability, and assembly constraints
Work with engineering teams to provide early-stage DFM feedback on new ECU products
Generate and maintain documentation for DFM analysis reports and findings
Assist in the creation and management of Valor Part Library (VPL) and design rulesets
Support DFM report generation and process automation efforts, potentially using scripting tools like VBScript or Python
Participate in root cause analysis for DFM-related build issues and support recommended design changes
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field and equivalent experience
1-5 years of hands-on experience using Valor DFM tools (Panel Design, DFM Analysis)
Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610 Class 3)
Basic understanding of PCBA manufacturing processes and common component placement constraints
Preferred
Experience with scripting for automation (VBScript, Python)
Familiarity with other EDA tools and basic netlist verification
Previous exposure to the automotive electronics industry and its quality standards (e.g., IATF 16949)
Benefits
Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26
Flex Time Off
Retirement savings plans
Medical, vision and dental coverage
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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