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Staff Engineer, Design Methods and Automation

Rivian

Location

Irvine, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$137,800 - $172,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.5% approval+60% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The role at Rivian focuses on the development of methods, processes, and automations for vehicle design and production release. The team is dedicated to innovative design solutions and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring efficiency across various engineering disciplines. Candidates will work closely with PLM, IT, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to enhance design processes. This position requires a strong background in automotive design and a passion for continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • 5 plus years of experience in Engineering design and Release
  • Applied experience in the automotive design and development process, system requirements, and engineering best practices
  • Experience in method and process development and training
  • Experience in the production part release process
  • High level of expertise and proficiency with Catia, Enovia, Visual Scripting or similar tools
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall process for new method identification and development
  • Develop, test and implement knowledge and rule based design automations
  • Architect and deploy automations
  • Create and deliver training material
  • Interface with PLM, IT, Manufacturing and Engineering to ensure end to end efficiency
  • Develop efficiencies for coordination of geometry progression and CAD design
  • Ensure all geometric requirements for milestone delivery are analyzed and met
  • Develop templates and knowledge patterns for automations
  • Enable effective communications with various teams to deliver optimal design solutions
  • Support and champion the development of best practices for design and engineering

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Rivian Automotive Llc

As of Jul 17, 2026

Initial approvals

101

FY2026

Approval rate

97.5%

FY2026

LCA certified

258

FY2026

Entry-level share

3.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+60%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-42%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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