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.

The Future Programs team exists to expand the definition of Electric Adventure Vehicle with new products and ecosystem solutions. We are specifically focused on addressing local transportation and the outsized impact towards Keeping the World Adventurous Forever that comes with disrupting short, high emission trips.

• Be the technically responsible individual for the development of human machine interface components and features that are central to the user experience of operating future Rivian vehicle products. Examples include buttons, knobs, haptic actuators, etc. involved in navigation, signaling, throttle, braking and gear changes.
• Directly responsible for end-to-end success of the features from early R&D though production launch.
• Perform hands-on prototyping using 3D printing and CNC to test and iterate quickly on concepts.
• Coordinate industrial design and engineering design activities spanning mechanical, electrical, controls, tactile performance, user experience, and durability.
• Manage outside engineering services; contract manufacturing organizations to develop designs to achieve high-quality customer facing attributes as well as high volume/low-cost manufacturability.
• Define, execute and supervise design verification test plans and reporting with a mix of internal and external resources.
• Support production ramp and field problem resolution.

• 5 year track record of in-depth electromechanical product development with a focus on design of mechanical / electrical assemblies for user experience and high-volume manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience launching multiple complex electro-mechanical assemblies into mass production.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in mechanics, materials, precision mechanisms, sensor integration, wire harness, and connector design.
• Passion for connecting the dots between amazing tactile user experience and the key underlying mechanical, electrical and software technical nuances.
• Deep expertise in 3D CAD modeling, drafting, GD&T and utilizing PLM systems for doc and release control.
• Direct accomplishments executing consumer product components and assemblies with intricate high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, forging, stamping, PCBA fab, etc.
• Working knowledge of a wide range of transducer types and defining performance requirements such as resolution, accuracy, noise immunity, E&M, EMC/EMI.
• Minimum of bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering education with focus on hardware design and development.

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $163,000.00 - $188,000.00 (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 effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

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