Sr. Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer Careers at Rivian - Plymouth, Michigan | Apply Now!
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Sr. Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer Careers at Rivian - Plymouth, Michigan | Apply Now!
Job Description
Sr. Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer Careers at Rivian - Plymouth, Michigan
Role Overview
Rivian is revolutionizing the automotive industry with emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles designed for outdoor enthusiasts. We're seeking a Sr. Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer in Plymouth, Michigan to lead the integration of advanced electrical wiring systems for mass production. This role ensures our vehicle platforms meet rigorous DFM/DFA, APQP/PPAP, and Rivian's engineering best practices.
As a technical lead, you'll define harness architectures for 12V high-current, 48V DC, and AC power systems, integrating seamlessly with CAN, LIN, Ethernet protocols. If you have experience in wire harness design, Capital Harness Suite, and vehicle electrical topologies, this is your chance to shape the future of EVs at Rivian.
Key Responsibilities at Rivian
- Define vehicle topologies for device connections, specialty cables, grounding, 12V/48V systems, and AC integration with communication protocols like CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
- Collaborate with hardware/software architects to develop physical harnessing strategies and lead logical/physical diagram reviews.
- Derive logical schematics from device transmittals (DT/ICDs), JAMA requirements, and Vehicle Architecture inputs.
- Develop complexity matrices for all harness families, including region/circuit variants, trims, and options.
- Review connector/terminal selection and cavity layouts with DREs and Librarians.
- Specify wire sizes/types for ampacity, voltage drop, cost optimization, supporting cross-functional design intent.
- Support assembly lines for design implementation, issue tracking, and closure.
- Coordinate with TPMs on timing plans and changes across 2D/3D/Systems organizations.
- Ensure Design Release Engineers complete all pre-production, production, and post-production deliverables.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
- 3+ years in wire harness technology or electrical wiring systems development.
- Experience with Capital Harness Suite, Jira, Jama, Smartsheet, Confluence is a plus.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, specialty cables, and new EV technologies.
- Fluent in English with strong Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
- Self-driven with initiative, patience, kindness, and positive mental attitude.
This role demands expertise in electrical distribution systems for high-voltage EV platforms, ensuring production readiness.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: $121,500 - $151,900 USD yearly (California-based; adjusted for Michigan). Actual pay based on experience, location, and factors permitted by law.
- Comprehensive health insurance: Medical/Rx, dental, vision from day one for employees, partners, kids up to 26.
- Rivian covers most premiums.
- Cutting-edge projects on 48V architectures and Ethernet-integrated harnesses.
- Team culture focused on innovation and outdoor adventure.
- Professional growth in EV engineering leadership.
- Equal opportunity with disability accommodations.
Why Join Rivian?
Rivian isn't just building vehicles; we're keeping the world adventurous with sustainable EVs. Join a diverse team that challenges conventions, reframes problems, and pioneers solutions in unknown territories. In Plymouth, Michigan, you'll contribute to platforms that power the next generation of electric adventures. With robust benefits and competitive pay, Rivian offers more than a job—it's a mission.
Our commitment to equal opportunity ensures all qualified candidates thrive, regardless of background. Protect the outdoors while advancing your career in electrical engineering for EVs.
How to Apply
Ready to lead electrical distribution systems at Rivian? Apply now for the Sr. Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer role in Plymouth, MI. Submit your resume highlighting wire harness experience and EV projects. For accommodations, email candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Don't miss this chance to join Rivian's innovative team—positions fill fast!
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Locations
- Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Salary
121,500 - 151,900 USD / yearly
121,500 - 167,090 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Electrical Engineeringintermediate
- Wire Harness Designintermediate
- Capital Harness Suiteintermediate
- DFM/DFAintermediate
- APQP/PPAPintermediate
- CAN LIN Ethernetintermediate
- Jiraintermediate
- Jamaintermediate
- Smartsheetintermediate
- Confluenceintermediate
- DFMEAintermediate
- Vehicle Architectureintermediate
- Logical Schematicsintermediate
- Connector Selectionintermediate
- Voltage Drop Analysisintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Master's degree preferred (experience)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience developing wire harness technology or electrical wiring systems (experience)
- Experience in Capital Harness Suite highly desirable (experience)
- Proficiency with program management tools like Jira, Jama, Smartsheet, and Confluence (experience)
- Knowledge of DFMEA principles and execution (experience)
- Experience working with specialty cables and vehicle topologies (experience)
Responsibilities
- Define vehicle topologies for device connections, specialty cables, grounding, 12V high-current, 48V DC Architecture, and 120/230V AC
- Integrate electrical systems with vehicle communication protocols including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
- Collaborate with hardware/software architects on vehicle integration strategies and diagram reviews
- Derive and maintain sub-system logical schematics from device transmittals, ICDs, and JAMA requirements
- Develop complexity matrices for harness families defining region, circuit, trim, and option variants
- Review connector/terminal selection, cavity layout with Design Release Engineers and Librarians
- Ensure wire size and type specifications meet ampacity, voltage drop, cost, and cross-functional requirements
- Support Vehicle and Tier I Assembly lines for design implementation, issue tracking, and resolution
- Assist TPMs in creating timing plans and coordinating changes across Electrical Distribution Organization
- Act as technical lead for Vehicle Platform Harness Architecture ensuring all design deliverables are complete
Benefits
- general: Robust medical, Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages starting day one
- general: Rivian covers most insurance premiums for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26
- general: Competitive salary range $121,500 - $151,900 based on experience and location
- general: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Electric Adventure Vehicles
- general: Collaborative environment with diverse, outdoor-loving team
- general: Professional development in emerging EV technologies
- general: Equal opportunity employer with inclusive hiring practices
- general: Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities
- general: Mission-driven culture protecting the outdoors for future generations
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Job Description
Sr. Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer Careers at Rivian - Plymouth, Michigan
Role Overview
Rivian is revolutionizing the automotive industry with emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles designed for outdoor enthusiasts. We're seeking a Sr. Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer in Plymouth, Michigan to lead the integration of advanced electrical wiring systems for mass production. This role ensures our vehicle platforms meet rigorous DFM/DFA, APQP/PPAP, and Rivian's engineering best practices.
As a technical lead, you'll define harness architectures for 12V high-current, 48V DC, and AC power systems, integrating seamlessly with CAN, LIN, Ethernet protocols. If you have experience in wire harness design, Capital Harness Suite, and vehicle electrical topologies, this is your chance to shape the future of EVs at Rivian.
Key Responsibilities at Rivian
- Define vehicle topologies for device connections, specialty cables, grounding, 12V/48V systems, and AC integration with communication protocols like CAN, LIN, Ethernet.
- Collaborate with hardware/software architects to develop physical harnessing strategies and lead logical/physical diagram reviews.
- Derive logical schematics from device transmittals (DT/ICDs), JAMA requirements, and Vehicle Architecture inputs.
- Develop complexity matrices for all harness families, including region/circuit variants, trims, and options.
- Review connector/terminal selection and cavity layouts with DREs and Librarians.
- Specify wire sizes/types for ampacity, voltage drop, cost optimization, supporting cross-functional design intent.
- Support assembly lines for design implementation, issue tracking, and closure.
- Coordinate with TPMs on timing plans and changes across 2D/3D/Systems organizations.
- Ensure Design Release Engineers complete all pre-production, production, and post-production deliverables.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
- 3+ years in wire harness technology or electrical wiring systems development.
- Experience with Capital Harness Suite, Jira, Jama, Smartsheet, Confluence is a plus.
- Knowledge of DFMEA, specialty cables, and new EV technologies.
- Fluent in English with strong Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).
- Self-driven with initiative, patience, kindness, and positive mental attitude.
This role demands expertise in electrical distribution systems for high-voltage EV platforms, ensuring production readiness.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: $121,500 - $151,900 USD yearly (California-based; adjusted for Michigan). Actual pay based on experience, location, and factors permitted by law.
- Comprehensive health insurance: Medical/Rx, dental, vision from day one for employees, partners, kids up to 26.
- Rivian covers most premiums.
- Cutting-edge projects on 48V architectures and Ethernet-integrated harnesses.
- Team culture focused on innovation and outdoor adventure.
- Professional growth in EV engineering leadership.
- Equal opportunity with disability accommodations.
Why Join Rivian?
Rivian isn't just building vehicles; we're keeping the world adventurous with sustainable EVs. Join a diverse team that challenges conventions, reframes problems, and pioneers solutions in unknown territories. In Plymouth, Michigan, you'll contribute to platforms that power the next generation of electric adventures. With robust benefits and competitive pay, Rivian offers more than a job—it's a mission.
Our commitment to equal opportunity ensures all qualified candidates thrive, regardless of background. Protect the outdoors while advancing your career in electrical engineering for EVs.
How to Apply
Ready to lead electrical distribution systems at Rivian? Apply now for the Sr. Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer role in Plymouth, MI. Submit your resume highlighting wire harness experience and EV projects. For accommodations, email candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Don't miss this chance to join Rivian's innovative team—positions fill fast!
Total word count: 1,456
Locations
- Plymouth, Michigan, United States
Salary
121,500 - 151,900 USD / yearly
121,500 - 167,090 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Electrical Engineeringintermediate
- Wire Harness Designintermediate
- Capital Harness Suiteintermediate
- DFM/DFAintermediate
- APQP/PPAPintermediate
- CAN LIN Ethernetintermediate
- Jiraintermediate
- Jamaintermediate
- Smartsheetintermediate
- Confluenceintermediate
- DFMEAintermediate
- Vehicle Architectureintermediate
- Logical Schematicsintermediate
- Connector Selectionintermediate
- Voltage Drop Analysisintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Master's degree preferred (experience)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience developing wire harness technology or electrical wiring systems (experience)
- Experience in Capital Harness Suite highly desirable (experience)
- Proficiency with program management tools like Jira, Jama, Smartsheet, and Confluence (experience)
- Knowledge of DFMEA principles and execution (experience)
- Experience working with specialty cables and vehicle topologies (experience)
Responsibilities
- Define vehicle topologies for device connections, specialty cables, grounding, 12V high-current, 48V DC Architecture, and 120/230V AC
- Integrate electrical systems with vehicle communication protocols including CAN, LIN, and Ethernet
- Collaborate with hardware/software architects on vehicle integration strategies and diagram reviews
- Derive and maintain sub-system logical schematics from device transmittals, ICDs, and JAMA requirements
- Develop complexity matrices for harness families defining region, circuit, trim, and option variants
- Review connector/terminal selection, cavity layout with Design Release Engineers and Librarians
- Ensure wire size and type specifications meet ampacity, voltage drop, cost, and cross-functional requirements
- Support Vehicle and Tier I Assembly lines for design implementation, issue tracking, and resolution
- Assist TPMs in creating timing plans and coordinating changes across Electrical Distribution Organization
- Act as technical lead for Vehicle Platform Harness Architecture ensuring all design deliverables are complete
Benefits
- general: Robust medical, Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages starting day one
- general: Rivian covers most insurance premiums for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and children up to age 26
- general: Competitive salary range $121,500 - $151,900 based on experience and location
- general: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge Electric Adventure Vehicles
- general: Collaborative environment with diverse, outdoor-loving team
- general: Professional development in emerging EV technologies
- general: Equal opportunity employer with inclusive hiring practices
- general: Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities
- general: Mission-driven culture protecting the outdoors for future generations
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Sr. Electrical Distribution Systems Engineer Careers at Rivian - Plymouth, Michigan | Apply Now! @ Rivian.
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