The Automation Controls Engineer for Equipment Engineering at Rivian is responsible for overseeing production line controls at the Normal, IL facility. This role focuses on heavy PLC programming and troubleshooting technical issues during production. The engineer will work closely with other engineers to implement changes and upgrades for future production needs. The position requires a strong background in controls engineering and a commitment to improving production efficiency and safety standards.

• 5+ years of Controls Engineering experience or equivalent work experience.
• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Expertise with common controls hardware components used in high-volume manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience integrating and commissioning high volume manufacturing equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of Safety standards (ANSI/RIA15.06, OSHA).
• Experience developing electrical schematics using EPLAN, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar.
• Advanced proficiency programming industrial equipment using various IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Experience writing standard and safety PLC projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using Rockwell, Siemens, or Beckhoff PLCs.
• Experience creating HMI projects from scratch for high-volume manufacturing equipment using FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Ignition, Wonderware, TwinCAT HMI, or similar.
• Experience troubleshooting common fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP, EtherCAT, or Profinet.

• Participate in various controls equipment buy-offs at vendor sites and at Rivian’s factory for FAT, SAT, and safety.
• Develop controls standards and specifications by providing feedback from each project.
• Continuously improve production lines by reducing cycle time, downtime, and improving quality.
• Maintain, modify, and properly version control equipment programs and documentation.
• Troubleshoot, improve, and add features to PLCs using Ladder Logic and/or Structured Text.
• Implement and modify MES logic for production and performance management.
• Ensure proper implementation of control reliable safety systems for high volume manufacturing equipment.
• Train Production and Maintenance teams in proper use of the equipment and troubleshooting.

• 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.