The role at Rivian focuses on designing, developing, and validating gearboxes and actuators for electric adventure vehicles. The team is dedicated to innovative solutions and operates in uncharted territories, emphasizing a love for the outdoors and sustainability. Candidates will work closely with electrical engineers and suppliers to integrate and validate gear systems. This position requires a blend of technical expertise in gear design and collaboration with various stakeholders.

• Proven experience designing plastic (injection-molded) gears, including tooth form compensation, backlash management, and material selection.
• Proficiency in KISSsoft for gear design, calculation, and simulation.
• Working knowledge of Standard: ISO 1328 gear tolerance classifications.
• Familiarity with Standard: VDI 2736 plastic gear design and testing guidelines.
• Experience designing gears for angle sensors or similar rotary position sensor gear trains.
• Proficient in 3D/2D CAD (Catia V5/V6 preferred) and Multibody dynamics (MBD).
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Solid foundation in polymer material properties, injection molding processes, and gear metrology.
• Familiarity with PLM systems, BOM structuring, engineering changes, and deviation processes.

• Design, develop, and validate gearboxes and actuators.
• Design, develop, and validate plastic gears and gear trains for angle sensors and other mechatronic sensing/actuation applications.
• Perform gearbox design calculations, tolerance analysis, and tooth form optimization using KISSsoft.
• Specify and verify gear quality and tolerance requirements in accordance with Standard: ISO 1328.
• Apply plastic gear design guidelines per Standard: VDI 2736 accounting for shrinkage, thermal expansion, moisture absorption, and wear.
• Create detailed 3D models of plastic gears, gearboxes, shafts, etc.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate gear trains with angle sensors and other position-sensing components.
• Coordinate injection-molded gear tooling, sampling, and validation efforts with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
• Develop and execute design verification plans and reports (DVP&R) for gear performance, durability, and NVH.
• Lead and maintain design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEAs) for gear and sensor assemblies.
• Prototype and iterate designs using hands-on fabrication, gear metrology, and lab testing to validate functionality.

• 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.