Staff Engineer, Design Methods and Automation
RivianStaff Engineer, Design Methods and Automation
RivianLocation
Irvine, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
7/21/2026
Compensation
$137,800 - $172,000 per year
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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