Senior Mechanical Engineer, PCB & Electrical Integration

Socket.dev; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

First-day benefits coverage

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in California to drive PCB integration into actuation systems, including thermal paste specification and conformal coating. You will integrate press-fit components into PCBAs and analyze PCBs for mechanical failure modes, while generating 3D models and drawings.

The role requires a strong CAD background (CATIA V5/V6) and a first-principles problem-solving approach, plus collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in mechanical engineering with relevant experience.
• Experience integrating PCB assemblies and mechanical/thermal considerations.
• Proficient in 3D/2D CAD and GD&T.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and DVP&R processes.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Integrate Printed Circuit Boards into an actuation system, including specification of thermal paste and conformal coating.
• Integrate press-fit components into a Printed Circuit Board Assembly.
• Analyze PCBs, ICs, and press-fit components for mechanical failure modes (deflection, temperature, contamination, humidity).
• Perform 3D modeling and generate drawings of components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate validation efforts with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
• Develop and execute design verification plans and reports (DVP&R).
• Lead and maintain design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEAs).
• Prototype and iterate designs to validate functionality.

Skills

PCB Integration

Mechanical design

3D CAD (CATIA V5/V6)

GD&T

DFMEA

DVP&R

Cross-functional collaboration

First principles problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

BOM structuring

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in California to drive PCB integration into actuation systems, including thermal paste specification and conformal coating. You will integrate press-fit components into PCBAs and analyze PCBs for mechanical failure modes, while generating 3D models and drawings.

The role requires a strong CAD background (CATIA V5/V6) and a first-principles problem-solving approach, plus collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust systems.