Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor Careers at Rivian - Tustin, California | Apply Now!
Rivian
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor Careers at Rivian - Tustin, California | Apply Now!
Job Description
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor Careers at Rivian - Tustin, California
Role Overview
Rivian is revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry with emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles designed for the outdoors. As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor in Tustin, California, you'll lead the technical design, analysis, and integration of high-performance electric motors. This critical role involves electromagnetic analysis, NVH analysis, thermal analysis, and performance optimization to push the boundaries of EV motor technology. Work with suppliers for scalable manufacturability, develop DFMEAs and DVP&Rs, and collaborate across teams to bring concepts to mass production. If you have expertise in motor design and a passion for sustainable adventure, join Rivian's innovative team today.
Key Responsibilities at Rivian
In this leadership position, you'll drive motor innovation from prototype to production:
- Design mechanical components of stators, rotors, and their integration for optimal performance.
- Iterate motor designs balancing electromagnetic efficiency, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead on advanced technologies like windings, magnets, laminations, insulation, and electrical connections.
- Simulate electromagnetic systems using industry-standard tools for precise modeling.
- Create detailed CAD drawings and manufacturing instructions with GD&T proficiency.
- Perform FEA analyses for stress, structural integrity under dynamic loads using Ansys or Abaqus.
- Develop and document DVP&Rs and DFMEAs for robust validation.
- Coordinate with suppliers for Tier 1/2 quality assurance and high-volume production.
- Support hands-on prototyping, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electric motors.
Collaborate across disciplines to advance designs, ensuring Rivian's motors deliver superior torque, power, efficiency, and low NVH.
Qualifications & Requirements
To succeed as a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer at Rivian, you need:
- BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (MS preferred) with 5+ years in automotive/high-power validation.
- Proficiency in CAD/PLM: CATIA, 3DExperience for design, BOMs, and change control.
- Electromagnetic simulation expertise and deep motor design knowledge affecting performance metrics.
- FEA skills with Ansys, Abaqus, HyperWorks; MATLAB/Python for modeling and analysis.
- Manufacturing experience in stamping, winding, welding for high-volume EV motors.
- Strong fundamentals in materials, heat treatments, statics, dynamics, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
- Hands-on integration, assembly, testing of electric motors.
Rivian values diverse backgrounds united by a love for adventure and environmental protection.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: $137,800 - $172,200 USD yearly for California candidates, based on experience and factors permitted by law.
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical/Rx, dental, vision from day one for employees, partners, kids under 26.
- Competitive compensation in Tustin, CA's dynamic EV hub.
- Innovative work environment with state-of-the-art tools.
- Mission-aligned perks supporting work-life balance and outdoor passions.
- Equal opportunity with accommodations for disabilities.
Why Join Rivian?
Rivian isn't just building EVs; we're keeping the world adventurous. Our team reframes problems, explores unknowns, and protects nature. As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor, you'll shape the future of electric motors in adventure vehicles, working with top talent in Tustin, CA. Enjoy a collaborative culture, cutting-edge projects, and real impact on sustainable mobility. Rivian offers growth, innovation, and a shared love for the outdoors—apply to be part of the adventure!
How to Apply
Ready to power Rivian's next-gen motors? Apply now for the Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor role in Tustin, California. Submit your resume highlighting CAD, FEA, and motor design experience. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. For accommodations, email candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Don't miss this chance to join a leader in EV innovation—positions fill fast!
Locations
- Tustin, California, United States
Salary
286,624,000 - 358,176,000 USD / yearly
286,624,000 - 393,993,600 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- CAD Designintermediate
- CATIAintermediate
- 3DExperienceintermediate
- Electromagnetic Simulationintermediate
- FEA Analysisintermediate
- Ansysintermediate
- Abaqusintermediate
- HyperWorksintermediate
- MATLABintermediate
- Pythonintermediate
- GD&Tintermediate
- Tolerance Stack-upintermediate
- NVH Analysisintermediate
- Thermal Analysisintermediate
- DFMEAintermediate
Required Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; MS preferred (experience)
- 5+ years leading validation efforts in automotive or high-power products (experience)
- Proficient in CAD tools like CATIA/3DExperience and PLM systems for BOM and change control (experience)
- Expertise in electromagnetic simulation software and high-volume motor manufacturing techniques (experience)
- Strong foundation in materials, statics, dynamics, mechanics; skilled in FEA with Ansys/Abaqus (experience)
- Deep knowledge of electric motor design impacting torque, efficiency, thermal, and NVH performance (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components of stators, rotors, and integrations for electric motors
- Iterate designs to optimize electromagnetic performance, manufacturability, and cost
- Lead engineering on winding technologies, magnet materials, laminations, and interconnections
- Model and simulate electromagnetic systems using industry-standard software
- Develop CAD drawings, manufacturing instructions, and perform structural FEA analyses
- Execute Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R) and DFMEAs
- Coordinate validation with Tier 1/2 suppliers and cross-discipline teams
- Support prototype assembly, testing, fabrication from concept to mass production
- Analyze motor performance for torque, power, efficiency, thermal, and NVH
Benefits
- general: Robust medical, Rx, dental, and vision insurance effective first day
- general: Coverage for full-time employees, spouse/domestic partner, and children up to age 26
- general: Competitive salary range $137,800 - $172,200 based on experience
- general: Mission-driven culture protecting the outdoors for future generations
- general: Diverse team challenging what's possible in EV innovation
- general: Hands-on role in electric adventure vehicle development
- general: Collaborative environment with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- general: Equal opportunity employer with accessibility accommodations
- general: Advanced tools and software access for cutting-edge motor design
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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor Careers at Rivian - Tustin, California | Apply Now!
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Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor Careers at Rivian - Tustin, California | Apply Now!
Job Description
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor Careers at Rivian - Tustin, California
Role Overview
Rivian is revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry with emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles designed for the outdoors. As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor in Tustin, California, you'll lead the technical design, analysis, and integration of high-performance electric motors. This critical role involves electromagnetic analysis, NVH analysis, thermal analysis, and performance optimization to push the boundaries of EV motor technology. Work with suppliers for scalable manufacturability, develop DFMEAs and DVP&Rs, and collaborate across teams to bring concepts to mass production. If you have expertise in motor design and a passion for sustainable adventure, join Rivian's innovative team today.
Key Responsibilities at Rivian
In this leadership position, you'll drive motor innovation from prototype to production:
- Design mechanical components of stators, rotors, and their integration for optimal performance.
- Iterate motor designs balancing electromagnetic efficiency, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Lead on advanced technologies like windings, magnets, laminations, insulation, and electrical connections.
- Simulate electromagnetic systems using industry-standard tools for precise modeling.
- Create detailed CAD drawings and manufacturing instructions with GD&T proficiency.
- Perform FEA analyses for stress, structural integrity under dynamic loads using Ansys or Abaqus.
- Develop and document DVP&Rs and DFMEAs for robust validation.
- Coordinate with suppliers for Tier 1/2 quality assurance and high-volume production.
- Support hands-on prototyping, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electric motors.
Collaborate across disciplines to advance designs, ensuring Rivian's motors deliver superior torque, power, efficiency, and low NVH.
Qualifications & Requirements
To succeed as a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer at Rivian, you need:
- BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (MS preferred) with 5+ years in automotive/high-power validation.
- Proficiency in CAD/PLM: CATIA, 3DExperience for design, BOMs, and change control.
- Electromagnetic simulation expertise and deep motor design knowledge affecting performance metrics.
- FEA skills with Ansys, Abaqus, HyperWorks; MATLAB/Python for modeling and analysis.
- Manufacturing experience in stamping, winding, welding for high-volume EV motors.
- Strong fundamentals in materials, heat treatments, statics, dynamics, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
- Hands-on integration, assembly, testing of electric motors.
Rivian values diverse backgrounds united by a love for adventure and environmental protection.
Salary & Benefits
Salary Range: $137,800 - $172,200 USD yearly for California candidates, based on experience and factors permitted by law.
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical/Rx, dental, vision from day one for employees, partners, kids under 26.
- Competitive compensation in Tustin, CA's dynamic EV hub.
- Innovative work environment with state-of-the-art tools.
- Mission-aligned perks supporting work-life balance and outdoor passions.
- Equal opportunity with accommodations for disabilities.
Why Join Rivian?
Rivian isn't just building EVs; we're keeping the world adventurous. Our team reframes problems, explores unknowns, and protects nature. As a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor, you'll shape the future of electric motors in adventure vehicles, working with top talent in Tustin, CA. Enjoy a collaborative culture, cutting-edge projects, and real impact on sustainable mobility. Rivian offers growth, innovation, and a shared love for the outdoors—apply to be part of the adventure!
How to Apply
Ready to power Rivian's next-gen motors? Apply now for the Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor role in Tustin, California. Submit your resume highlighting CAD, FEA, and motor design experience. Rivian is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. For accommodations, email candidateaccommodations@rivian.com. Don't miss this chance to join a leader in EV innovation—positions fill fast!
Locations
- Tustin, California, United States
Salary
286,624,000 - 358,176,000 USD / yearly
286,624,000 - 393,993,600 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- CAD Designintermediate
- CATIAintermediate
- 3DExperienceintermediate
- Electromagnetic Simulationintermediate
- FEA Analysisintermediate
- Ansysintermediate
- Abaqusintermediate
- HyperWorksintermediate
- MATLABintermediate
- Pythonintermediate
- GD&Tintermediate
- Tolerance Stack-upintermediate
- NVH Analysisintermediate
- Thermal Analysisintermediate
- DFMEAintermediate
Required Qualifications
- BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field; MS preferred (experience)
- 5+ years leading validation efforts in automotive or high-power products (experience)
- Proficient in CAD tools like CATIA/3DExperience and PLM systems for BOM and change control (experience)
- Expertise in electromagnetic simulation software and high-volume motor manufacturing techniques (experience)
- Strong foundation in materials, statics, dynamics, mechanics; skilled in FEA with Ansys/Abaqus (experience)
- Deep knowledge of electric motor design impacting torque, efficiency, thermal, and NVH performance (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components of stators, rotors, and integrations for electric motors
- Iterate designs to optimize electromagnetic performance, manufacturability, and cost
- Lead engineering on winding technologies, magnet materials, laminations, and interconnections
- Model and simulate electromagnetic systems using industry-standard software
- Develop CAD drawings, manufacturing instructions, and perform structural FEA analyses
- Execute Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R) and DFMEAs
- Coordinate validation with Tier 1/2 suppliers and cross-discipline teams
- Support prototype assembly, testing, fabrication from concept to mass production
- Analyze motor performance for torque, power, efficiency, thermal, and NVH
Benefits
- general: Robust medical, Rx, dental, and vision insurance effective first day
- general: Coverage for full-time employees, spouse/domestic partner, and children up to age 26
- general: Competitive salary range $137,800 - $172,200 based on experience
- general: Mission-driven culture protecting the outdoors for future generations
- general: Diverse team challenging what's possible in EV innovation
- general: Hands-on role in electric adventure vehicle development
- general: Collaborative environment with suppliers and cross-functional teams
- general: Equal opportunity employer with accessibility accommodations
- general: Advanced tools and software access for cutting-edge motor design
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor Careers at Rivian - Tustin, California | Apply Now! @ Rivian.
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