Sr. Battery Engineer

Rivian; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr. Battery Engineer to join their Battery Product Excellence Team in Normal, Illinois. This hands-on role focuses on producing high voltage battery packs for electric vehicles, requiring strong collaboration across teams and continuous design improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience, a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and familiarity with EV battery architecture. A passion for sustainability aligns with Rivian’s mission to protect the environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in Battery, Automotive, Aerospace, or related industries.
• Previous experience with product launches and production schedules.
• Working knowledge of EV HV battery architecture.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the production of high voltage battery packs for electric vehicles.
• Manage supplier relationships and lead improvement projects.
• Drive continuous design improvements.

Skills

Battery systems experience

Strong communication skills

Multitasking

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Knowledge of high voltage safety

Experience with issue tracking tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Jira

Trello

Asana

Job description

The Sr. Battery Engineer will be a key member of the Battery Product Excellence Team at Rivian, focusing on the production of high voltage battery packs for electric vehicles. This role requires a hands‑on engineer who can collaborate effectively across various teams and drive continuous design improvements. The ideal candidate will leverage their experience in battery systems to manage supplier relationships and lead improvement projects. A passion for outdoor adventure and sustainability aligns with Rivian's mission to protect the environment for future generations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in Battery, Automotive, Aerospace, or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline at minimum.
• Working knowledge of EV HV battery architecture and functionality.
• Previous experience with product launches, production schedules, and release engineering.
• Strong communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with a focus on core engineering principles.
• Mechanical engineering experience is required, with electronics or controls experience being a plus.
• Knowledge of high voltage safety best practices.
• Experience with issue tracking and collaboration tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana.