Rivian is seeking a test engineer to join their Sustaining Reliability Engineering team, focusing on complex systems and real-world testing. The role involves developing test strategies and executing verification tests to ensure the quality and reliability of electric vehicles. The successful candidate will work closely with various engineering teams to identify and address manufacturing quality issues. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the reliability of Rivian's products.

• 5-10 years of industry experience in a test engineering role.
• 3 years minimum test engineering experience within electrification, including high voltage batteries, drive units, traction motors, or power inverters/converters.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Experience working in a test facility, preferably in an automotive environment.
• Experience with Ongoing Reliability Testing and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening.
• Experience with reliability statistics including Weibull Analysis.
• Experience with statistical software for reliability, such as JMP or the ReliaSoft suite.
• Advanced understanding of physics of failure.
• Expert understanding of root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience in establishing reliability requirements and test program development.
• Experience developing custom test fixtures and testing plans.
• Experience leading cross-functional problem-solving activities.
• Experience with facilitating FMEAs and leading cross-functional teams.
• A deep understanding of reliability concepts and applying data analysis to drive priorities.
• Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques and equipment such as optical microscopy, SEM, CT, X-Ray, EDS.

• Research and implement vehicle, component, module, and system testing to detect production quality and reliability issues.
• Develop test methods and equipment for testing execution.
• Create post-test teardown analysis procedures and procure necessary tooling.
• Document summary reports to communicate test and teardown analysis results.
• Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, systems, design, and process engineering teams to improve manufacturing quality and reliability.
• Assess manufacturing changes and risks, developing test plans to verify them.
• Identify and prioritize issues from reliability testing.
• Own escalation and root cause analysis for failures identified in tests.
• Support the creation of a data system for continuous monitoring of articles under test.
• Assist in creating reporting systems for test results and overall program status for management review.
• Ensure closed loop communication with the field reliability team to capture issues in the manufacturing reliability program.
• Cascade reliability risks from design to process control plans.

• 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.