Rivian · 19 hours ago
Sr. Power Electronics Validation Engineer
US-CA-Torrance
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$98K/yr - $123K/yrRivian is a company focused on product development, and they are seeking a Sr. Power Electronics Validation Engineer to drive the production launch of high-voltage power electronics. The role involves developing validation test plans, executing tests, and managing cross-functional collaboration to ensure compliance with standards.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Planning & Development (Test Strategy): This involves the initial planning stages, ensuring the validation process aligns with the product's design and requirements
Requirements Interpretation: Working with software and hardware teams to comprehend product requirements and develop test cases. This requires a strong understanding of power electronics design and system-level performance
Test Equipment Definition: Collaborating with the Test Equipment design group to define the Special Test Equipment (STE) capabilities needed for validation
Procedure Creation: Developing detailed test procedures that define specific test setup requirements and instructions
Test Execution & Setup: This covers the hands-on aspects of setting up, leading, and executing the physical testing
Fixture Design: Designing test fixtures specifically required for rigorous vibration and environmental testing
Lab Leadership: Providing direction to lab technicians (both in-house and at 3rd party labs) on setting up and executing validation tests
Specialized Surveys: Leading crucial validation efforts, such as hardware thermal and vibration surveys
Reporting, Analysis, and Documentation: A significant portion of the role involves analyzing results, reporting status, and driving the resolution of problems found during testing
Data Analysis: Creating summary reports and providing data analytics on the data collected during testing
Issue Management: Documenting validation test failures in the problem resolution database and supporting technical root cause analysis and issue resolution
Status Reporting: Regularly reporting out the Validation status to the product development and vehicle teams
Cross-Functional and Supplier Management: The engineer acts as a critical link between design, quality, and external partners
Design Participation: Actively participating in design reviews, requirement reviews, and DFMEAs (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) to influence design for reliability and testability
Supplier Oversight: Managing supplier-sourced sub-component validation efforts and ensuring all reported defects are addressed and closed
Qualification
Required
Education: B.S. or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Validation & Test Engineering: Proficiency in setting up and executing standard validation tests, including thermal, mechanical (vibration/shock), and electrical testing
Data Acquisition & Analysis: Strong ability to use measurement equipment and analyze large datasets to draw conclusions and identify failure modes
Power Electronics Knowledge: Knowledge of the product being tested (power converters, inverters, on-board chargers, etc.)
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Excellent problem-solving skills to drive root cause analysis and issue resolution
Familiarity with automotive industry validation standards
Experience using instrumentation (thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, flow meters)
Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN)
Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA, Confluence, & Requirements Management tools
Cross-Functional Communication: Ability to clearly communicate technical findings to diverse teams (hardware, software, manufacturing, and management)
Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced development environment
Ability to travel as needed
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.
Founded in 2009
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
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2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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