HV Battery Remanufacturing Engineer II

Watershed; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian in Kentucky is seeking a hands-on Remanufacturing Engineer II to lead HV battery remanufacturing activities on the front lines of EV innovation. The role blends mechanical, electrical, and software insight to ensure remanufactured assets meet performance and sustainability standards at Rivian.

As an engineer on the Reman team, you will collaborate with Process/Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and suppliers, own testing tooling, and provide on-site support for HV battery assemblies

Qualifications

• BS+ in engineering and 1-3+ years working with mechanical/electrical systems, hand tools, and test equipment in a manufacturing or prototype lab environment, preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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 escalated 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

Skills

Mechanical & Electrical engineering

HV battery knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Jira / Confluence / Asana

CAN/Ethernet debugging

Python / C++ for measurement

Reading drawings

Manufacturing experience

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Rivian in Kentucky is seeking a hands-on Remanufacturing Engineer II to lead HV battery remanufacturing activities on the front lines of EV innovation. The role blends mechanical, electrical, and software insight to ensure remanufactured assets meet performance and sustainability standards at Rivian.

As an engineer on the Reman team, you will collaborate with Process/Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and suppliers, own testing tooling, and provide on-site support for HV battery assemblies