Senior Mechanical Engineering-Design

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Mechanical Design Engineer, Motor, you will have a critical technical role guiding and shaping the design, release, and integration of an electric motor. Specifically, technical responsibility for motor electromagnetic analysis, NVH analysis, thermal analysis, and performance analysis. Design mechanical components of stators, rotors, and their integration

Iterate motor mechanical designs to optimize electromagnetic performance while ensuring manufacturability and cost-effectiveness

Lead engineering on winding technologies, magnet materials, lamination methods, insulation, and electrical interconnections

Design, model, and simulate electromagnetic components and systems using industry-standard software

Develop detailed CAD drawings and manufacturing instructions

Perform linear static stress and structural analyses on components under operational and dynamic loads.

Execute and document Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R)

Develop and maintain Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs)

Coordinate validation and quality assurance activities with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers

Support hands-on prototype assembly, testing, and component fabrication

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; 5+ years of experience leading validation efforts in automotive or high-power product field

• Proficient in CAD tools (CATIA/3DExperience preferred) and PLM systems for component design, including BOM structuring and engineering change control.
• Strong mechanical engineering foundation, with expertise in materials, heat treatments, statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
• stamping, winding, welding)
• Deep understanding of electric motor design parameters and their influence on torque, power, efficiency, thermal performance, and NVH
• experienced with MATLAB and/or Python for performance modeling and data analysis
• Proficient in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis to ensure reliability
• Hands-on experience with integration, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electric motors

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. 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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