What are the responsibilities and job description for the Durability Development Engineer II position at Rivian?
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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
In this position you will support the durability verification and validation team in vehicle and component testing along with road load data collection. You will collaborate with the other parts of the durability group along with chassis, dynamics, and program teams to confirm test setups are correct and to report any opportunities. Your experience in program management, fatigue, block cycle testing, data analysis, and 329 rig testing will ensure success. This position offers an
opportunity to contribute directly to Rivian's mission by ensuring structurally durable vehicles for our customers. With your experience and proactive mindset, you'll play a vital role in ensuring an outstanding future for sustainable mobility.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, materials engineering, or a related field
2 years of durability testing and data collection experience preferred
Experience with vehicle instrumentation, data collection and processing
Ability to conduct component and system testing adhering to test specifications
Understanding of accelerated fatigue testing
Experience with drive file development and MTS 329 rig testing preferred
Experience with performing analysis with nCode or similar programs to perform loads
calculations for body, chassis, propulsion, and suspension systems and components
Experience with Parametric CAD, Catia preferred
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other programming languages is a plus.
Proven track record of problem-solving and independent root cause analysis
Exceptional communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage competing
priorities.
Passion for Rivian's mission and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive
workplace.
Regular local travel up to testing suppliers and the proving grounds.
Equal Opportunity
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
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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
In this position you will support the durability verification and validation team in vehicle and component testing along with road load data collection. You will collaborate with the other parts of the durability group along with chassis, dynamics, and program teams to confirm test setups are correct and to report any opportunities. Your experience in program management, fatigue, block cycle testing, data analysis, and 329 rig testing will ensure success. This position offers an
opportunity to contribute directly to Rivian's mission by ensuring structurally durable vehicles for our customers. With your experience and proactive mindset, you'll play a vital role in ensuring an outstanding future for sustainable mobility.
Responsibilities
- Support durability testing and data collection.
- Set up and operate component testing and vehicle rig testing.
- Data analysis tasks to identify trends and anomalies.
- Prepare test reports and presentations.
- Manage multiple testing and data collection projects
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, materials engineering, or a related field
2 years of durability testing and data collection experience preferred
Experience with vehicle instrumentation, data collection and processing
Ability to conduct component and system testing adhering to test specifications
Understanding of accelerated fatigue testing
Experience with drive file development and MTS 329 rig testing preferred
Experience with performing analysis with nCode or similar programs to perform loads
calculations for body, chassis, propulsion, and suspension systems and components
Experience with Parametric CAD, Catia preferred
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or other programming languages is a plus.
Proven track record of problem-solving and independent root cause analysis
Exceptional communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage competing
priorities.
Passion for Rivian's mission and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive
workplace.
Regular local travel up to testing suppliers and the proving grounds.
Equal Opportunity
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
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian's service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
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