Sr. Staff Electrical FA Engineer

Job Description

Rivian is seeking a Senior Staff Electrical FA Engineer to join their team in Irvine, CA. The role involves conducting failure analysis investigations using high voltage test equipment for all Rivian products.

Requirements

• MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of industrial experience, preferably in the automotive industry
• Experience with EE components, power electronics, HVDB’s, DC/DC charging, inverters, and energy storage sub-systems and batteries
• Experience in failure analysis investigations
• Hands-on experience with metrology equipment and common equipment used for HVEE failure analysis
• Knowledge of lithium-ion battery chemistries and failure mechanisms
• Experience in preparing formal reports summarizing analysis data and results

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the EE failure analysis team in the Irvine FA lab
• Conduct failure analysis investigations on various vehicle systems
• Collaborate with engineering teams to define needs for power electronics and batteries
• Prepare failure analysis reports and present findings to project teams
• Recreate failure modes for testing and analysis purposes
• Maintain dialogue on FA team capabilities and growth

Benefits

• Employees at Rivian are often offered comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, ESPP and potential RSU grants, performance bonuses, and generous time off including paid parental and sick leave. Perks can include 24/7 mental-health coaching and therapy, Hinge Health for Anthem enrollees, tuition assistance and professional development, plus on-site food and a wide range of employee discounts on items like computers, mobile phones, home loans, and pet care.