This position will be based in the Carson, CA Rivian facility, requires you to work on-site and will report to the Lab Operation Manager. You'll be a key member of the product development team, bringing to production Rivian’s next generation of Propulsion Electric Machines and Traction Inverters. You'll be responsible for Electric Motor tear-downs, Builds, Test instrumentation. You'll be responsible for Dynamometer and Motor Lab maintenance, repair, test setups and operation of the high-speed electric machine dynamometers.
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You’ll be a key member of the product development team, bringing to production Rivian’s next generation of Propulsion Electric Machines and Traction Inverters
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You’ll be responsible for Dynamometer and Motor Lab maintenance, repair, test setups, and operation of the high-speed electric machine dynamometers. AVL/PUMA dyne experience preferred
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Support Dyne and Motor Lab Engineers in identifying potential improvements of test methods, practices, and work with a team of engineers on continuous improvement of electric drive systems
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Design and fabricate Dyne and Motor mechanical fixtures and setups
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Install, operate, and maintain laboratory test equipment and instrumentation
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Troubleshoot, root cause, document test data, and report results from lab tests
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Procure necessary tools, equipment, and components for the Dyne / Motor Lab
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Utilize standard tools such as drill motors, soldering irons, calipers, grinders, and multimeters with no direction
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Use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters
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Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; additionally, Google Workspace
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Perform occasional moderate lifting
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Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices
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6+ years of experience performing Dyne and Motor testing and fabricating special test equipment for automotive powertrain systems preferred
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Experience working with experimental products, components, and equipment where work duties follow established standards, specifications, and instructions
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Understanding and experience with AVL/PUMA Dyne systems, National Instruments VeriStand or similar software to operate dynes
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Background in a Motor Lab or Engine Lab, operation and understanding of dynamometers, motor mechanical designs, and electrical test equipment setups, testing, and processes
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Experience using basic machine shop equipment and processes
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High level of interpersonal and communication skills
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Work effectively with teams in a fast-paced development environment
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Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done
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Hands-on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed
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Safety is the number one priority
