Lead Controls & Automation Engineer

Rivian; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid vacation/Sick leave

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Staff Controls and Automation Engineer to join our Remanufacturing Automation team in Kentucky. You will lead the implementation and deployment of Rivian controls and automation standards, collaborating with internal engineers, vendors, and integrators to develop standard packages for robot tooling and end-effectors, including dispensing, material handling and vision systems.

You will drive safety, commissioning, and continuous improvement, owning equipment integration and

Qualifications

• BS/MS Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• 3+ Years of relevant robotics experience in industrial automation
• Demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills
• Experience with spot/stud welding, material handling, vision systems, and SPR/Hemming
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence and communicate with partners and vendors
• Hands-on production operations experience with understanding of OEE and automated fault recovery
• Proficiency with major robot brands (Fanuc, Kawasaki, ABB, Kuka)
• Experience specifying robotic hardware and software options for automation solutions
• Experience implementing robot safety functions (DCS, CubicS, SafeMove)
• PLC programming experience, Allen-Bradley, Siemens preferred
• Familiarity with AI tools in hardware manufacturer software packages

Responsibilities

• PLC Controls and Automation subject matter expert
• Enforce Rivian standards and best practices
• Hands-on role to conceive, design, build, implement and maintain solutions
• Manage internal and external resources to ensure best practices
• Coordinate buyoffs and commissioning with integrators and subcontractors
• Perform safety buyoffs for robots and operators
• Manage project execution with integrators, suppliers and programmers
• Continuous improvement of standards
• Develop solutions for gaps in Rivian standards
• Cycle time improvements
• Vendor and contractor management
• Remove roadblocks for timely execution
• Own and drive equipment integration
• Foster cross-functional learning and problem solving
• Create tools to speed buyoffs and commissioning
• Assist in design and building of tools/equipment
• Verify I/O and robot peripheral communication
• TCP/frame/payload validation
• Write, test and modify programs and templates
• Provide technical support and leadership to teams
• Lead investigations and corrective actions
• Travel up to 30% for integration sites and Rivian factories

Skills

Robotics

Automation

Team leadership

OEE

Problem solving

Industrial automation

Education

BS/MS Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc

Kawasaki

ABB

Kuka

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Staff Controls and Automation Engineer to join our Remanufacturing Automation team in Kentucky. You will lead the implementation and deployment of Rivian controls and automation standards, collaborating with internal engineers, vendors, and integrators to develop standard packages for robot tooling and end-effectors, including dispensing, material handling and vision systems.

You will drive safety, commissioning, and continuous improvement, owning equipment integration and