Sr. AGV/AMR Platform Engineer

Job Description

Rivian is seeking a Sr. AGV Platform Engineer to lead the design for Automated Guided Vehicle and Autonomous Mobile Robot platforms at their Plymouth, MI facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering)
• Minimum of 5+ years of combined experience in robotics, automation, and complex system architecture design
• Strong technical knowledge of industrial controls, networking, and communication protocols
• Experience translating high-level operational requirements into detailed technical specifications and architectures
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Define comprehensive platform architecture for AGV and AMR platforms to ensure scalability and flexibility
• Lead the Co-Development of core systems with internal teams and external industry experts/suppliers
• Own the technical roadmap and lifecycle management of the mobile robot platform
• Conduct high-level trade-off analyses for critical platform design decisions
• Establish common technical specifications and validation plans for the entire AGV/AMR fleet

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.