Job Description

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

You will be working in depth with our Electronics Design teams to drive and improve hardware reliability, setting the benchmark for each generation of hardware. You will help lead efforst to idenfity, analyze, and mitigate risks associated with failure modes, employing techniques like NUDD, FMEA, Root cause analysis, and help define reliability testing plans. This role involves collaborating with a host of cross functional teams to enhance product design, improve manufacturing processes, and ensure we drive to the highest reliability standards for the class.

Responsibilities

Lead and define reliability testing requirements, analysis, and assessments to ensure product or system robustness.

Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for failures in design, manufacturing, or field performance.

Develop and optimize reliability models, including FMEA, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), and Reliability Block Diagrams (RBD).

Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to incorporate reliability standards and improvements into product development.

Drive predictive maintenance and risk mitigation strategies to minimize downtime and operational risks.

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and other team members on reliability engineering best practices.

Lead cross-functional teams in failure investigations and reliability improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

MS (PhD Preferred) in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

10+ years of experience in reliability engineering, including hands on experience with analysis, testing and failure investigations

Expertise in reliability methodologies such as FMEA, FTA, Reliability Block Diagrams, and statistical analysis tools.

Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving reliability-focused initiatives.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to apply root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range CA-Based Applicants: $213,000-$266,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, and other factors permitted by law).

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and VW Group Technologies (“Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies”) 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies 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 and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, 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.

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Job Tags

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