Job Description

Rivian is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to work on high-voltage power electronics product design in Carson, CA. The role involves identifying and analyzing complex engineering issues, designing circuit cards for traction power inverters, and supporting testing and characterization activities.

Requirements

Minimum BS Degree in Electrical Engineering (MS or advanced degree preferred)
7+ years’ experience preferred, working with power electronics
Expertise in power electronics circuits and concepts
Knowledge of power electronics topologies
Understanding of key components: power semiconductors, inductors, transformers, capacitors
Ability to design the schematic and layout of the controller and gate driver circuits for the traction power inverter
Experience in power device characterization, simulation, and testing
Comfortable working with high voltages and currents
Experience using software tools such as Spice, Mathcad, and Matlab

Responsibilities

Join a highly capable team to design industry-leading power electronic conversion units
Evaluate and validate the subcomponents for the traction power inverters
Support characterization and test activities under the direction of senior engineers
Design a circuit card for the traction power inverter
Test traction inverters in the lab, dyno, and vehicle
Analyze circuits using Spice, Mathcad, PLECS, and other tools
Debug issues and solve problems when they arise

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.

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