Sr. Electrical Testing Engineer (Afternoon Shift)

About the role

The Sr. Electrical Test Engineer will work to develop and support end of line test processes and equipment for our Battery team. This role is vital to our success as we work towards the expansion of our next generation vehicles!

Responsibilities

• Support test equipment development, commissioning, qualification, and integration in the Normal manufacturing battery area.
• Develop production level test procedures in collaboration with manufacturing engineering and product engineering.
• Covers coordination and tracking of the launch of new programs/products and updates end of line testing accordingly.
• Reviews, interprets, and summarizes end of line statistical data to drive continuous improvement.
• Determine the 'Best Practice' process approach of material, tooling, equipment, and labor process for all electrical test systems.
• Identify and implement solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.
• Develop work instructions, standardized work, process flow, and process documentation to ensure testing process is repeatable and efficient.
• Optimize test procedure within available system cycle time.
• Investigate electrical issues / failure modes identified at end of line and implement containment solutions by reviewing product design, upstream processes, and testing procedures.
• Apply technical root cause analysis and resolution of issues found during testing to guide repair technicians and develop best practice rework procedures.
• Support hardware integration related to interfacing hardware and connection issues.

Requirements

• Ability to work 2nd/night shift.
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience and/or Knowledge of statistical tools, DOEs and Minitab preferred.
• Experience and/or certification in Six Sigma DMAIC (optional), Lean Assembly Principles.
• Working knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude.
• High energy and self-motivated.
• 4- year technical degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, or an equivalent field.
• 3+ years working with electrical test systems in related field (Automotive preferred).
• Experience with testing EV battery systems preferred.
• Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma etc experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of lab instruments: DMM, Oscilloscope, debugger, HIL operation preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work 2nd/night shift.
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience and/or Knowledge of statistical tools, DOEs and Minitab preferred.
• Experience and/or certification in Six Sigma DMAIC (optional), Lean Assembly Principles.
• Working knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude.
• High energy and self-motivated.
• 4- year technical degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, or an equivalent field.
• 3+ years working with electrical test systems in related field (Automotive preferred).
• Experience with testing EV battery systems preferred.
• Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma etc experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of lab instruments: DMM, Oscilloscope, debugger, HIL operation preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work 2nd/night shift.
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience and/or Knowledge of statistical tools, DOEs and Minitab preferred.
• Experience and/or certification in Six Sigma DMAIC (optional), Lean Assembly Principles.
• Working knowledge in Excel, Word, Power point, and Outlook programs.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Able to meet deadlines.
• Strong team orientation and cross functional attitude.
• High energy and self-motivated.
• 4- year technical degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mechatronics, or an equivalent field.
• 3+ years working with electrical test systems in related field (Automotive preferred).
• Experience with testing EV battery systems preferred.
• Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma etc experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of lab instruments: DMM, Oscilloscope, debugger, HIL operation preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $98,500 - $123,100 for Illinois based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

Schedule

This role will be for 2nd/night shift coverage. 3:30pm - 12:00am - Subject to change based on business needs.