Staff Manufacturing Engineer
- Battery Test Rivian $125,000
- 157,000 for Illinois and Georgia based applicants, and $137,800
- 172,200 for California based applicants .
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's positi sick time, 401(k) United States, Illinois, Normal Apr 21, 2026
About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary You will help develop Rivian's testing processes, design test equipment to be used in prototype/pilot & production lines and help support Rivian's mission to keep the world adventurous forever. The primary focus of this role will be Battery Modules, Pack and Power Electronics tests (EMCU, HVDB, Treehouse). This role is based at either our Atlanta, GA, Normal, IL or Irvine, CA facility and reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Engineering. Responsibilities Support the development of comprehensive functional testing strategies and environments for Battery Pack and its components, Battery Modules, and Power Electronics tests (EMCU, HVDB, Treehouse) at various levels of automation, following the Manufacturing target requirements.
Identify and develop required in-process testing jointly with manufacturing engineering to ensure process risks are mitigated.
Work closely with design engineering from various technical centers to understand product architectures and ensure testing requirements are met, including customer and regulatory needs.
Perform test data analysis to identify trends and establish long-term predictive strategies.
Leads the development of testing technologies required to support long term roadmaps in product testing and advanced engineering for Battery Pack.
Participates in design reviews for new products and simultaneous engineering to ensure the design is following principles of design for manufacturability and test.
Implements and creates smart, flexible testing systems, and works with local engineering teams to deploy in test equipment purchases.
Support /maintain standard manufacturing / quality documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA Plan, Functional Safety, etc.) for core processes.
Ensure manufacturing systems are capable of hitting high volume rate, cost, and quality targets.
Identify tooling and hardware requirements, design and implement them into production processes.
Identify automation opportunities and establish requirements as well as evaluate return on investment for each. Work with in-house resources or external vendors as necessary to develop these solutions and implement them on the production line.
Support programs launch activity as required.
Solve technically complex problems using fundamental, data driven methodologies
Lead the technical validation and deployment strategy for complex test environments; establishing robust MSA (GR&R Studies) to certify station capability and ensure seamless transition from development to high volume production. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
- Electrical engineering preferred.
7+ years of experience in functional testing processes and capital equipment procurement, with automotive and Battery Pack experience preferred.
Understanding of Power electronics is preferred, as it pertains to main functions and testing.
Experience with programming, embedded controllers, communication networks (CAN, Automotive Ethernet).
Hands on experience in low and high voltage instrumentation and calibration procedures.
Low and high-volume production experience.
Strong initiative and the ability to work well in a team environment.
Skilled in manufacturing and industrial engineering principles (OEE, cycle time analysis, DVA, Cp/Cpk, GR&R, ergonomics, DOE, quality control, equipment selection, return on investment)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong project management skills.
Experience with 2D & 3D software (AutoCAD, Solidworks, and Catia).
Must be able to travel for extended periods if needed, both domestically and internationally. Preferred Qualifications Experience with PLC logic is a plus.
Strong data analysis skills(SQL).
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Geometric and dimensional tolerancing experience is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems using first principles, challenge assumptions and biased towards action Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $125,000
- 157,000 for Illinois and Georgia based applicants, and $137,800
- 172,200 for California based applicants .
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than 6/1/2026. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Candidate Data Privacy Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law. Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services. Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
