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Battery Design Engineer II

Rivian
vision insurance
United States, California, Tustin
14192 Franklin Avenue (Show on map)
May 08, 2025
About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.


Role Summary

Engineer responsible for design, release, and product management of battery components


Responsibilities

  • Support ESS Integration Engineering Team for development of all Rivian cylindrical cell battery pack components
  • Lead CAD development for battery pack components
  • Manage PLM Battery System and component attribute data in Enovia, including tracking mass roll-ups.
  • Support CAD design reviews as necessary
  • Ensure drafting, tolerance stack analysis, and GD&T are completed for Battery components.
  • Manage supplier through product development to ensure parts meet fit, form, and function for applications
  • Support BOM management activities based on variant and date/ milestone effectivity
  • Support component interface analysis, DVA, clash checks
  • Support ongoing product development efforts for cost reduction and design improvements

Qualifications

  • 1-2+ years industry experience with Bachelor's degree or Master's degree.
  • Experience work with vehicles and/or batteries
  • Familiarity with lithium ion cell chemistries and form factors.
  • Design experience for injection molding, forming/stamping, casting, extrusion, and composite layup.
  • Understanding of battery system architectures
  • Strong fluids and thermodynamics background with working knowledge of energy conversion and heat transfer.
  • Experience with automotive powertrain requirements, load cases, and standards.
  • Experience with release engineering including CAD design, GD&T, and PLM interface.
  • Strong oral and written communication for supplier engagement, program timing, and project management.
  • Experience with automotive DVP&R cycle, requirements management, and issue tracking - JIRA, JAMA, IQ-RM
  • CATIA V6 (3Dx) and Enovia proficiency
  • MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project) proficiency

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for California Based Candidates: $85,600.00 - $107,000.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides 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. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.



Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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