Senior ECU Hardware Diagnostics Engineer

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking an ECU HW Diagnostics Engineer to lead on-site investigation for electrical hardware ECU failures and root cause analysis at our Normal, IL plant. You will build and lead issue resolution for repetitive concerns found in production, launch and field environments, working with Engineering, Manufacturing and Product Development to drive containment and long-term fixes.

Join Rivian to influence future design directions and technology improvements while hands‑on testing ECUs and

Qualifications

• BS+ Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or Equivalent.
• Ability to collaborate with line workers and other engineers.
• Experience on major vehicle/Product launches, PCBA, and Diagnostics.
• 3+ years of experience in a product development or volume manufacturing environment.
• Curiosity to dive deep into electrical, software, and mechanical issues.
• Ability to use diagnostic tools (oscilloscope, DMM, CANalyzer, calipers) to aid in debugging.
• Demonstrated Strong Creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox.
• Strong knowledge of reading electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Support Vehicle Electrical ECU Hardware/Software Issues at our Normal, IL Plant and maintain manufacturing output.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams on root cause analysis.
• Work closely with offsite engineering for trials.
• Lead the failure analysis on ECU defects found in Factory and in-warranty.
• The role encompasses hands‑on testing and deep circuit analysis of ECUs.
• Develop metrics to show trends and ongoing continual quality improvement
• Drive issues back to the owner for assessment and corrective/preventive action.
• Report on findings to upper management.
• Influence future design direction and technology improvements with Product Development.
• Work on hands‑on projects with Benches, testers, and vehicles.

Skills

Diagnostics experience

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Launch experience

Education

BS in Electrical Eng or related

Tools

Oscilloscope

DMM

CANalyzer

Calipers

Job description

Rivian is seeking an ECU HW Diagnostics Engineer to lead on-site investigation for electrical hardware ECU failures and root cause analysis at our Normal, IL plant. You will build and lead issue resolution for repetitive concerns found in production, launch and field environments, working with Engineering, Manufacturing and Product Development to drive containment and long-term fixes.

Join Rivian to influence future design directions and technology improvements while hands‑on testing ECUs and