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. 

In this role you’ll join a diverse group of subject matter experts in the Failure Analysis and Materials Engineering team and bring your own expertise in the domain of materials testing. You will make an impact across every Rivian product line by joining our state-of-the-art Materials Testing Laboratory and by being a champion for data, commonality, engineering standards, and sound scientific principles. You will use your experience to assist FAME lab engineers and scientists in their investigations by operating laboratory equipment and generating, collating, and reporting data.

• Assist FAME engineers in both failure analysis investigations and materials characterization projects.
• Perform a wide variety of materials testing and validation on materials coming from across Rivian shops.
• Operation of a variety of laboratory equipment including, but not limited to (prior hands-on experience highly desired, but training will be provided as needed):
  • Metallurgical sample x-sectioning equipment (section, grind, polish, and etch)
  • Basic machine shop tools such as band saw, drill press, lathe, milling machine, etc.
  • Macro photography
  • Optical microscopy
  • Hardness testing
  • Alloy identification using XRF
  • Non-destructive examination using dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection
• Preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment on a scheduled basis to ensure maximum uptime.
• Responsible for day-to-day organization of the lab, including ordering consumables, maintenance of chemical inventory, sample organization and tracking, etc.
• Help maintain Rivian materials testing specifications and Rivian material property database.
• Produce clear and concise reports to summarize data collected and be able to clearly present this to the FAME lab engineers and scientists.

• A BS in Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical engineering, OR 2+ years hands-on experience in materials testing.
• Experience in any of the following testing aspects:
  • Mechanical Testing: Fatigue, tension, compression, shear, peel
  • Environmental Testing: UV-exposure, weathering, temperature, humidity
• Experience with computational analysis of material and welds, the generation of static and dynamic test data in support of CAE teams.
• Experience writing and editing testing and materials standards.
• Familiarity with primary automotive structures such as Body, Interior and Chassis assemblies.
• Familiarity with common industry material testing specifications (ASTM, ISO, AWS, etc.)
• Familiarity with polymers and polymer chemistry.
• Familiarity with steel and aluminum metallurgy.
• Desire to promote a culture of health and safety in the laboratory.

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.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

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