Failure Analysis and Materials Engineering Technician

About Rivian

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.

Role Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay Disclosure

The hourly pay range for this role is $34.17 - $42.71 per hour 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.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.

We offer a 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.

Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at

You can apply for this role through  (or through inte if you are a current employee). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed.

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,…