Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotives next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions were addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity AI security and more well map a new way forward. Working together well create a future thats more connected more intelligent more sustainable for everyone.

You think of electronics packaging as a puzzle fitting space thermal rigidity and cost constraints; innately understanding the engineering tradeoffs that were made to achieve the desired goals. You understand manufacturability draft angles and flow rates. You are a critical thinker an expeditor and a problem solver. You love working with your hands and tools to get to the root of a problem and resolve it.

• Electronics Packaging Design and Release You will work on all aspects of electronics packaging design for internally designed components at Rivian Volkswagen Technologies. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to define packaging space requirements within the vehicle. You will design enclosures and mechanical assemblies for infotainment connectivity vehicle access body control systems and battery management that meet strict thermal environmental and EMC requirements. You will be responsible for ensuring designs meet automotive requirements including drawing GD&T materials selection thermal management vibration shock tolerance module takt time manufacturability and mechanical acceptance. You will be responsible for releasing components into PLM systems

• Production Management You will work with suppliers to make sure your designs are optimized for high volume manufacturing while meeting all performance targets. You will be review and approve tooling and first tooled parts for mass production

• Mechanical Validation - You will coordinate with reliability and test and validation to identify the mechanical shock and vibration levels for your product. You will perform or coordinate CAE analysis for thermal and vibration durability simulations. You will be aiding in the mechanical validation of your product including fixture design and failure analysis in order to ensure the product meets environmental durability and reliability standards.

• Vehicle Level Integration You will work with vehicle integration to determine packaging envelopes and ensure your designs are integrated and properly mounted in the vehicle. You will be responsible for the mechanical performance of the module in the vehicle.

• • Minimum Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering

  • The ideal candidate will possess 4 years of professional experience in mechanical design with a proven track record of taking complex electronic modules from concept through production.

  • Experience in die-casting sheet metal stamping and injection molded plastics for electronic packaging designs

  • Extensive experience using CAD tools Catia V5 or V6 preferred.

  • Knowledge of mechanical constraints and requirements for PCBAs and how to communicate and collaborate on those with Electrical Engineers and ECAD

  • Experience creating conducting and interpreting thermal and mechanical simulations Ansys experience preferred

  • Design for thermal vibration and EMC

  • Experience conducting closed loop tolerance analysis for complex assemblies

  • Familiar with GD&T requirements

Full-time positions include base salary eligibility for an annual performance bonus and eligibility for equity.

In addition to base salary Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies offers benefits tailored to the local market. For more information on the benefits available for full-time employees check out our Global Benefits Site.

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