What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op, Joining - Summer 2025 Co-Op Program position at Rivian?
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.
Rivian’s Emerging Technology Co-Op program offers a 7-month experience for students seeking an opportunity to influence and transform the next generation of Electric Vehicle manufacturing.
Available cohort dates:
- May – December 2025
Responsibilities:
Be part of a world-class team, with a focus on high quality and rapid project deployment.
Challenge assumptions and be an advocate for best practices.
Discover your potential with cross-functional partnerships and be an asset to your leadership team.
Partner with Production Engineers and Leaders to ensure successful ramp and long-term production.
Be responsible for joining systems implementation and joining processes improvement.
Be responsible for developing new joining process or joining process features with cross functional teams like Robot, PLC, IT, Line ME, PE, Quality, Operation, etc.
Perform continues joining process optimization in production environment.
Provide production feedback to design engineering teams to ensure manufacturability of product without compromising functionality and performance.
Lead and assist production in all quality and process related joining topics and issues.
Actively enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Joining Engineering, Material Science or similar technical field from an accredited University or College at the time of the internship.
Understanding of manufacturing concepts (cycle time analysis, quality control, equipment efficiency, etc.).
Experience working in both 2D and 3D CAD environments.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and execute actions and tasks as requested by your team.
Applied knowledge and understanding of engineering first principles.
An interest in innovating the automotive and technology industry.
Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
Capable of working as a member of a team across several cross functional disciplines, including with external stakeholders.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Must be willing to work overtime, as needed.
Travel may be expected
Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
Equal Opportunity
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