Remanufacturing Engineer II, High Voltage Battery

Rivian • Shepherdsville, KY, US • 3h ago

The Battery Remanufacturing Team is seeking a hands-on Mechanical or Electrical Engineer to join the front lines of electric vehicle innovation. In this role, you will be a key driver in the lifecycle of the High Voltage (HV) Battery—the most critical component of the Rivian platform. As a Remanufacturing Engineer II, you will blend technical expertise with a "first principles" approach to ensure our remanufactured products meet the highest standards of performance and sustainability.

Engineering Oversight: Own the components and assemblies for HV battery packs, specifically focusing on the transition from failed field units to certified remanufactured assets.
Root Cause & Resolution: Lead deep-dive investigations into electro-mechanical failures. You will identify functional issues impacting production and implement engineering solutions to resolve them.
Continuous Improvement: Leverage your previous experience to lead projects that improve battery yield, reduce waste, and optimize assembly processes.
Cross-Functional Bridge: Serve as the technical link between Process/Test Engineering and Technical Operations. You will translate complex engineering requirements into actionable procedures for the production floor.
Supplier & Lifecycle Management: Manage suppliers for rapid change implementation and provide a critical feedback loop to Product Development teams to prevent issue recurrence in future vehicle generations.
Provide on-site engineering support for High Voltage Battery assemblies and components in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, covering series production and legacy products.
Actively support the development and validation of remanufacturing processes
Perform technical analyses, document issues, prioritize and escalate to the appropriate assignee
Accurately and clearly communicate detailed steps taken to verify issues
Collaborate with the Reman team onsite in Kentucky along with Manufacturing, Process, and Quality teams to resolve issues related to failed High Voltage Battery assemblies and components.
Assemble, maintain, and/or modify test equipment and data acquisition systems as needed
Responsible for continuous improvement in the remanufacturing process by creating new tooling, fixture and eliminate production bottlenecks
Comfortable working in a small-team environment where individuals are expected to fill the needs of multiple roles to ensure program success
May perform other duties as assigned

BS+ in Engineering and 1-3+ years working with mechanical/electrical systems, hand tools, and test equipment in a manufacturing or prototype lab environment
Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on core engineering principles
Passion for working on products that involve the intersection of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
Dedicated to expanding knowledge of electro-mechanical systems by leveraging a passion for diagnostic testing and teardowns to identify and resolve root-cause failures
Previous experience in engineering design tools Catia, Solidworks, Autocad or similar
Self starter, must be willing to run to and seek out issues
Experience with issue tracking and collaboration tools (Jira, Trello, Gitlab, Asana, Confluence, etc.)
Ability to view, read, and interpret mechanical & electrical drawings
Experience with MS Office and Atlassian (Confluence and Jira) software
Knowledge of Battery cyclers and hardware (NHR, NI, EA)
Knowledge of CAN/Ethernet tools for debugging purposes
Knowledge of CANalyzer, CANape, Labview or other diagnostics software
Knowledge of Python and/or C++ for interfacing with measurement hardware
Knowledge of high voltage batteries, BMS, chargers and DC/DC AC/DC converters
Knowledge of automated DC powered tools, functions, programming and usage
Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Ability to stand for 8-10 hours per day
Ability to lift 35lbs
Occasionally required to climb, walk, kneel, or crouch
Possibly required to travel, less than 10%
Required to communicate using phone and/or e-mail
Ability to perform all duties in an office environment that may contain ambient noise and temperature fluctuations