Job description
The ECU HW Diagnostics Engineer at Rivian will lead the investigation and troubleshooting of electrical hardware ECU failures. This role focuses on root cause analysis and issue resolution for repetitive concerns in vehicles during production and field environments. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to enhance manufacturing output and drive quality improvements. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-on testing and circuit analysis to influence future design and technology advancements.
Requirements
- BS+ in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
- Ability to collaborate with line workers and other engineers.
- Experience on major vehicle or product launches, PCBA, and diagnostics.
- 3+ years of experience in a product development or volume manufacturing environment.
- Curiosity to dive deep into electrical, software, and mechanical issues.
- Ability to use diagnostic tools such as oscilloscopes, DMMs, CANalyzers, and calipers.
- Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of reading electrical schematics.
Responsibilities
- Support vehicle electrical ECU hardware and software issues at the Normal, IL plant.
- Work cross-functionally with other teams on root cause analysis.
- Lead failure analysis on ECU defects found in the factory and in-warranty.
- Develop metrics to show trends and ongoing quality improvement.
- Drive issues back to the owner for assessment and corrective action.
- Report findings to upper management.
- Influence future design direction and technology improvements with product development.
- Work on hands-on projects with benches, testers, and vehicles.
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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