Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies · 6 days ago
Prototype Engineer, System Prototypes
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$107K/yr - $134K/yr
1+ years expRivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture focused on the future of electric vehicles. They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Prototype Engineer to support the design and commissioning of electrically representative system prototypes, ensuring seamless integration and validation of early prototype ECUs.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Drive System Prototyping: Support the end-to-end design and build completion of next-generation prototype assets, focusing on the integration of early prototype ECUs and end-devices to enable robust system-level hardware and software validation. Your design scope will include harness design, light mechanical structure design, integration of off-the-shelf development boards, and light software development
Commission & Innovate: Spearhead the commissioning of early prototype systems, employing expert troubleshooting techniques to swiftly resolve issues. You'll maintain comprehensive logs, sharing critical insights with stakeholders to inform continuous improvement
Collaborate & Influence: Act as a central hub for technical collaboration, partnering across all development teams to diagnose and resolve complex system issues. You'll leverage existing knowledge while proposing innovative short-term and long-term design solutions as needed
Optimize System Performance: Support maximizing the uptime of high-criticality assets by establishing proactive test procedures and providing rapid debugging support for system issues
Strategic Alignment: Perform thorough technical vetting of asset needs, aligning them with vehicle milestones across all programs, and proactively collaborating with development teams to prepare for and validate upcoming features
Pioneer Diagnostics: Provide full vehicle system diagnostics support during critical early pilot builds, meticulously tracking and communicating all findings to relevant stakeholders and development teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
1+ years of hands-on experience designing and troubleshooting complex electrical systems within early development stages, ideally in an automotive or similar high-tech domain
Strong electrical system troubleshooting skills are essential
Experience in reading technical drawings, electrical schematics
Ability to thrive under pressure, applying creative and critical thinking to deliver exceptional results in a fast-paced environment
A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, capable of conveying both detailed technical explanations and high-level status updates effectively
Preferred
Familiarity with prototype manufacturing techniques and their practical application is a plus
Experience with basic mechanical design and CAD is preferred
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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