About the job
Rivian Volkswagen Technologies brings together expertise from two major automotive companies to advance the future of electric vehicles. The team focuses on developing new operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud connectivity solutions for software-defined vehicles.
Role overview
This Senior Mechanical Design Engineer position centers on electronic module design and packaging. The work involves treating electronics packaging as a complex challenge, where space, thermal management, rigidity, and cost must be balanced. The role requires thoughtful consideration of engineering trade-offs to reach practical solutions.
What you will do
- Design electronic modules with attention to space constraints, thermal performance, and structural integrity.
- Apply knowledge of manufacturability, including draft angles and flow rates, to guide design decisions.
- Tackle engineering problems by identifying root causes and proposing hands-on solutions.
Requirements
- Strong background in mechanical design for electronic modules.
- Experience balancing competing requirements such as space, thermal, rigidity, and cost.
- Understanding of manufacturability principles and engineering trade-offs.
- Problem-solving skills and a practical approach to innovation.
