Rivian · 11 hours ago
Failure Analysis and Materials Engineer II
Tustin, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $97K/yr
2+ years expRivian is a company involved in developing low voltage electric architectures in partnership with VW Group Technology. The Failure Analysis and Materials Engineer will focus on material qualification and in-depth investigations for vehicle control and connected car products.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expert guidance to the design team for materials used in low voltage electronics manufacturing: components (packaging, PCB), surface-mount technology (cleaning, coating, solder), enclosure (metals, plastics)
Contribute to material qualification by suppliers and internal Design of Experiments
Perform ECU-level analysis of failure and post-test assemblies. Candidate is expected to have a thorough understanding of electrical testing methods and their limitations. Hands-on analysis equipment to be used includes digital multimeter (DMM); power supplies; oscilloscopes; inductance, capacitance and resistance (LCR) meters; insulation resistance (IR) meters; HiPot testers; curve tracers/ source-measure units (SMU) and time domain reflectometry (TDR), parametric and signal analyzers
Coordinate with external test laboratories for in-depth analyses using non-destructive (CT scan, Shadow Moire, CSAM) and destructive (cross-section) techniques
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or equivalent
Two or more years of industry experience in a failure analysis and material engineering role
Technical knowledge of one or more aspects related to PCBA reliability: failure modes, reliability specification development, design guidelines, water-cooled electronics, interconnects
Hands-on experience performing electronics failure analysis or material characterization
Familiarity with common standards used in electronics such as IPC-600/610, AEC-qualification
Understanding of Highly Accelerated Testing methods and governing equations for different types of failure mechanisms
Preferred
Hands-on experience with the application and use of common FA Lab capabilities including optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), scanning acoustic microscopy (CSAM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), radiography, computed tomography (CT), infrared imaging, lock-in thermography, microprobing, microsectional analysis, sample preparation, component disassembly and acid decapsulation
Experience working with Contract Manufacturers in Asia and North America
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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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
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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