Hardware Test Engineer, Power Electronics

Position: Staff Hardware Test Engineer, Power Electronics

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

As a Test Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in the design and development of automated PCBA and unit‑level test stations. This includes designing specialized test equipment for a range of power electronic equipment, such as inverters, onboard chargers, and DC fast chargers. You’ll collaborate with automation engineers to automate end‑of‑line and validation test equipment, and you’ll also contribute to the continuous improvement of our test stations for future programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop custom electronic test equipment to support validation, end of line, and production testing of inverters, on board chargers, DC fast chargers, and other in‑house electrical products.
• Design and develop functional test equipment for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA).
• Document test equipment designs via electrical wiring schematics.
• Work closely with the engineering project teams to ensure test equipment designs align with the software and hardware requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, requirement reviews, DFMEAs, PFMEAs and Hazard Analyses.
• Direct activities of prototype build lab personnel during fabrication of the test equipment.
• Develop test procedures defining specific test setup requirements and instructions.
• Perform data analysis and generate reports.
• Utilize standard electronic test equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators and power analyzers.
• Use sensors such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
• Support technical root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience designing circuit board assembly functional test equipment.
• 5+ years’ experience designing test equipment for high voltage power electronics or high voltage battery chargers.
• Ability to create schematics using design software tools such as OrCAD, and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Familiarity with modular test instruments and National Instruments I/O Systems (PXI, cDAQ)
• Knowledge of and experience with computer hardware, communication, and bus protocols (RS232, CAN, GPIB, Ethernet, USB).
• Hands‑on experience with diagnosing and troubleshooting complex issues with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with environmental test set ups and test error proofing.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Self‑motivated:

Demonstrated ability to set direction and guide the team towards it.

• PCB design experience preferred
• Programming ability in LabVIEW is a plus.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range for California Based Candidates: $125,000 - $ (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits

Summary:

Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance packages for full‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is adequate on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

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.

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