Rivian

Sr. Staff Electrical FA Engineer

Job Description

Posted on: 
2025-05-16

Responsibilities

  • Conduct deep dive and rapid response failure analysis investigations on power electronics and energy storage systems.
  • Collaborate with electrical FA engineers and other engineering teams.
  • Utilize high voltage test equipment for diagnostic and preventive maintenance testing.
  • Prepare detailed failure analysis reports and present findings to project teams and executives.
  • Recreate failure modes for in-depth analysis using environmental testing equipment.
  • Maintain a dialogue on the capabilities of the Failure Analysis team.
  • Ensure root cause identification for incidents from reliability testing and fielded systems.

Job Requirements

  • MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
  • Strong background in testing and analysis of electrical components and systems.
  • Proven experience in conducting failure analysis investigations.
  • Hands-on experience with metrology equipment and high voltage failure analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with lithium-ion battery chemistries and failure mechanisms is desirable.
  • Experience in preparing formal reports summarizing analysis data.
  • Commitment to creating an inclusive and inspiring team culture.
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