Electrical Hardware Engineering Program Specialist

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software‑defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Our Electrical Hardware Technical Program Management team is seeking a proactive Engineering Program Specialist (EPS) to drive our Electronic Control Unit (ECU) new product development efforts across the supply chain. You will be working directly with electrical and mechanical component suppliers and PCBA contract manufacturers to enable time‑sensitive, critical‑path development builds. You will be directly responsible for material readiness/clear‑to‑build summaries and reports that will be used by engineering and purchasing stakeholders to assess build status and risks to meet ECU delivery requirements.

You will also be responsible for Electrical Hardware organization budget roll up and invoice tracking across all R&D activities, including Cap Ex and OpEx, beyond the NPI materials scope.

• Collaborate with a wide array of stakeholders - Technical Program Managers, Product Launch Engineering, Eng Operations Program Managers, Purchasing Managers, and Design/Component Engineering team members - to manage electrical and mechanical component BOM readiness and procurement activities.
• Develop, issue and track Purchase Orders and Invoices for NPI materials
• Communicate directly with PCBA contract manufacturers to monitor material readiness and manage delivery schedules for ECUs.
• Drive mitigation strategies with component/PCB suppliers and distributors when required to recover build schedules.
• Create reports to keep the cross‑functional teams and engineering leadership up‑to‑date on material readiness status, including risk assessments, mitigation strategies and help needed.
• Partner with Technical Program Managers and Eng Operations Program Managers on material readiness process improvements.
• Coordinate across engineering leads within the Electrical Hardware organization for overall budget development and track invoice status against budget envelope.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects while effectively prioritizing competing demands.

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience in procurement, logistics, and vendor management.
• BA/BS degree in supply chain, business administration or related field preferred
• Direct experience with custom PCBA BOM procurement and management
• Direct experience with vendor management and logistics
• Direct experience with organizational budget management

Salary Range for Northern California Based Applicants
: $107,100- $133,100/ year (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary
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Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.

We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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