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Role Summary
The Motor Lab Technician will be a key member of the product development team by contributing to Rivian’s next generation of Propulsion Electric Machines and Traction Inverters. You will be responsible for Electric Motor tear downs, Builds, and Test instrumentation. Additionally, you will be responsible for Dynamometer and Motor Lab maintenance, repair, test setups and operation of the high-speed electric machine dynamometers. This position will be based in Carson, CA, and requires you to work on-site and will report to the Lab Operation Manager.
Responsibilities
- 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 Dynamometer and Motor Lab maintenance, repair, test setups and operation of the high-speed electric machine dynamometers. AVL/PUMA dyne experience preferred.
- 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.
- Design and fabricate Dyne and Motor mechanical fixtures and setups.
- Install, operate, and maintain laboratory test equipment and instrumentation.
- Troubleshoot, root cause, document test data and report results from lab tests.
- Procure necessary tools, equipment, and components for the Dyne / Motor Lab.
- Utilize standard tools such as drill motors, soldering irons, calipers, grinders, and multimeters with no direction.
- Use instrumentation such as thermocouples, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, and flow meters.
- Ability to use MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Perform occasional moderate lifting.
- Maintain good housekeeping and safe practices.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience performing Dyne and Motor testing and fabricating special test equipment for automotive powertrain systems preferred.
- Experience working with experimental products, components and equipment where work duties follow established standards, specifications and instructions.
- Understanding and experience with AVL/PUMA Dyne systems, National Instruments VeriStand or similar software to operate dynes.
- Background in a Motor Lab or Engine Lab, operation and understanding of dynamometers, motor mechanical designs and electrical test equipment setups, testing and processes.
- Experience using basic machine shop equipment and processes.
- High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Work effectively with teams in a fast-paced development environment.
- Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done.
- Hands-on approach: Proactively identifies and fills in gaps where needed.
- Safety is the number one priority.
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $37.42/hr - $46.77/hr (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian 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.
Equal Opportunity
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