The Automation Controls Engineer for Equipment Engineering at Rivian is responsible for overseeing production line controls at the Normal, IL facility. This role focuses on heavy PLC programming and troubleshooting technical issues during production. The engineer will work closely with other engineers to implement changes and upgrades for future production needs. The position is part of a team that values outdoor adventure and sustainability.

• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience or equivalent work experience.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Expertise with common controls hardware components used in high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high volume manufacturing equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
• Experience participating in safety design reviews and validating equipment safeties during buy-off.
• In-depth knowledge of Electrical Standards (NFPA79, National Electric Code, UL508A).
• Experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
• Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment using various IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Experience writing standard and safety PLC projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs.
• Experience creating HMI projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware, TwinCAT HMI, or similar.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting industrial 6-axis robots such as Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, etc. is preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet.
• Knowledge of communications between machine PLCs and database systems.
• Experience interfacing manufacturing equipment with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

• Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory in Normal, IL for FAT, SAT, and safety.
• Participate in the development of controls standards and specifications by providing feedback from each project.
• Continuously improve the production lines by reducing cycle time, downtime, and improving quality.
• Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs, configuration files, and documentation.
• Add or remove network devices from the equipment as needed, updating network switch configurations.
• Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to PLCs using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text.
• Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to HMIs to enhance user-friendliness and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Implement and modify MES logic for production and performance management in the PLCs and HMIs.
• Ensure proper implementation of control reliable safety systems for safeguarding manufacturing equipment.
• Train Production and Maintenance teams in the proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting from the HMI.

• 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.