Sr. Mechanical Engineer
$137k/y-$172k/y
Rivian2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Rivian is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Carson, CA. The role focuses on driving the development of robust prototype build processes for specialized equipment and products.
About the Role
As a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, you will lead a team of technicians to execute prototype builds of power electronics products, collaborate with Design Release Engineers to create assembly instructions, manage process equipment procurement, and define build specifications. You will also participate in mechanical design reviews, utilize CATIA for designing fixtures, and support production manufacturing assembly process development.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering field.
- Minimum 5+ years of professional work experience in automotive or engineering product design, prototyping, and high-volume production builds.
- Proficiency in CATIA V6 (Part Design, Assembly, and using GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to create 2D Drafting).
- Knowledge of sheet metal forming, machining equipment, and basic hand tools.
- Understanding of the full PCBA lifecycle and basic knowledge of board-level rework.
- Proven experience creating work instructions and developing production-intent assembly steps.
- Ability to work independently and manage several challenging projects simultaneously.
Preferred:
- Candidates transitioning from SolidWorks or NX with strong 3D modeling fundamentals.
- Experience with Google Docs, Jira, and Microsoft Office tools.
- Consistently maintains a positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented attitude.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid vacation and paid sick leave.
- Opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- Annual performance bonus and equity awards.
Rivian
Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.
Carson, CA