Senior Materials Testing Technician (Automotive Lab)

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 97,912,000 - 120,835,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a skilled Materials Testing Specialist to join the Failure Analysis and Materials Engineering team in Illinois. You will operate Rivian's state-of-the-art Materials Testing Laboratory, lead characterization projects, and generate clear data reports to support product development across all Rivian vehicles.

You will work with equipment such as Instron, MTS, LDH testers and DIC imaging, performing tests on steel and aluminum components, while maintaining lab safety and data

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a materials characterization lab.
• Experience with a variety of material testing equipment and methods.
• Experience with data manipulation in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Ability to read and implement testing and quality standards.
• Familiarity with ASTM, ISO, AWS, and other specs.
• Knowledge of steel and aluminum metallurgy.
• Commitment to health and safety in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist materials characterization projects across domains.
• Perform testing and validation on Rivian materials.
• Operate laboratory equipment (Instron, MTS, LDH, DIC) and shop machines.
• Maintain lab organization and chemical inventory.
• Produce clear reports and present findings to the FAME team.

Skills

Materials testing

Data analysis

Laboratory safety

Automotive materials

Documentation/reporting

Tools

Instron Systems

MTS Systems

Digital Image Correlation

Waterjet

CNC milling/lathe

Job description

Rivian is seeking a skilled Materials Testing Specialist to join the Failure Analysis and Materials Engineering team in Illinois. You will operate Rivian's state-of-the-art Materials Testing Laboratory, lead characterization projects, and generate clear data reports to support product development across all Rivian vehicles.

You will work with equipment such as Instron, MTS, LDH testers and DIC imaging, performing tests on steel and aluminum components, while maintaining lab safety and data