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Sr. Process Engineer, Battery Nights

Rivian

Location

Normal, IL

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/18/2026

Compensation

$98,500 - $123,100 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202697.5% approval+60% YoY
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Job description

The Sr. Process Engineer at Rivian will focus on optimizing battery module and pack production through process improvements and equipment troubleshooting. This role requires collaboration with design and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure high-volume production while maintaining quality and safety standards. The position is based in Normal, IL, and involves a flexible shift schedule. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and a commitment to sustainability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline or equivalent experience preferred
  • 3-5+ years of engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing operation, preferably in automotive or battery manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with supporting production equipment including mechanical, electrical, control systems, automation, and robotics
  • Experience in using 2D & 3D modeling tools such as AutoCAD and CATIA/ENOVIA
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate engineering changes and new program launches
  • Review, interpret, and summarize statistical data to drive process improvement
  • Develop work instructions, standardized work, process flow, and process documentation
  • Work with design engineering to establish designs suitable for high-volume production
  • Perform time analysis and manage staffing requirements to drive line balancing

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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