at Rivian Automotive, LLC in Normal, Illinois, United States Job Description 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 The Battery Product Excellence Team is in search of a mechanical / electrical engineer that desires to be front and center in production of the most critical components of an electric vehicle; the HV Battery. In this role, we are looking for a candidate that is organized, hands-on, can collaborate cross-functionally with ease, and can use first principles to drive continuous design improvements to a given component or system. As a Sr. Battery Engineer, you will be responsible for components and assemblies related to hv battery packs built in our Normal, IL manufacturing plant and/or components and full assemblies purchased from outside vendors, such as modules and battery packs. The ideal candidate will build upon previous design and release experience to lead continuous improvement projects, manage suppliers for change implementation and issue resolution, and communicate lessons learned back into our product development teams to prevent recurrence. Responsibilities Lead the analysis and coordination for changes to externally developed modules and battery packs currently in production with the Validation, Reliability, and Supplier Development Engineering teams at Rivian and with the supplier Collaborate with Rivian Purchasing and Supplier Development Engineering teams to ensure alignment and clear communication to suppliers for externally supplied modules and battery packs Coordinate with Rivian's Field Analysis teams to ensure battery related field issues have clear owners at Rivian or the supplier driving root cause analysis and permanent corrective action Collaborate with the Rivian Manufacturing, Process, and Quality teams to understand battery design related concerns impacting production quality, rate, and yield Drive technical root cause analysis and mitigation action development to ensure designs concerns identified are permanently resolved. Communicate lessons learned from serial production to product development and other cross-functional teams as part of Prevent Recurrence Lead DFMEA change efforts and ensure proper linkage to PFMEA and Control Plan Prepare and/or support rework plans and validate rework requirements Coordinate builds for prototype, pilot, and Start of Production activities for new programs with other cross- functional stakeholders Identify, investigate, and lead the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities focusing on cost reduction, manufacturing cycle time, and quality enhancements Qualifications 3+ years of work experience in Battery/Automotive/Aerospace/related industries with a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline at minimum Working knowledge of EV HV battery architecture and functionality Previous experience with product launches, production schedules, and release engineering (including CAD design, GD&T, and PLM interface). Strong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills, both in presentation and technical writing Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on core engineering principles Mechanical engineering experience required, electronics / controls experience a plus Passion for working on products that involve the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering Willingness to expand upon existing knowledge base of electro-mechanical systems Self-starter, must be willing to run to and seek out issues Passion for testing and teardowns to find the root cause of an issue Knowledge of high voltage safety best... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportnity 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 accessibility@rivian.com. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account