Sr. Staff Component Reliability Engineer

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 237,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Staff Component Reliability Engineer to lead the development of low voltage electric architectures. This role involves setting reliability targets, guiding engineering teams on failure modes, and ensuring components meet vehicle mission standards. You will work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment focused on creating sustainable and intelligent solutions for the automotive sector. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of electric vehicles.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering required with 8+ years of experience.
• Strong technical background in reliability for electronic components.

Responsibilities

• Set reliability requirements and test plans for electronic components.
• Guide teams on electronic failure modes and design guidelines.
• Coordinate root cause analysis with engineering teams and suppliers.

Skills

Reliability Engineering

Component Failure Analysis

FMEA Facilitation

Python Programming

Statistical Software (JMP, ReliaSoft)

Accelerated Testing Methods

Education

Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

Statistical Software

SEM

X-Ray

EDS

TDR

OBIRCH

Job description

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive’s next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we’re addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we’ll map a new way forward. Working together, we’ll create a future that’s more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

As a Senior Staff Component Reliability Engineer for the RivianVW joint venture, you will play a key role in developing the new generations of low voltage electric architectures. You will provide guidance on the selection of electronic components for upcoming designs to ensure they meet our vehicle mission and reliability targets.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Staff Component Reliability Engineer focusing on low voltage electronics, you will play a key role in developing vehicle control, connected car, and self-driving products from concept to production phases. Essential responsibilities in this role include:

1. Set and communicate Reliability requirements, targets, and test plans for electronic components. Focus on Body Controllers, Infotainment, Connectivity, Battery Controllers.
2. Bill of Material review to ensure Interconnect meets vehicle life requirements.
3. Be the resident reliability development expert for the hardware design and architecture teams.
4. Guide the reliability and engineering teams on electronic failure modes, typical countermeasures for reliability failures, and design guidelines.
5. Use fleet data, performance characterizations, and industry standards to define lifetime test requirements and mission profiles.
6. Coordinate root cause process with engineering teams, suppliers, and failure analysis laboratories.

Qualifications

Minimum requirement is a Master of Science in an engineering discipline or equivalent. Eight or more years of industry experience in a reliability engineering role. Level of Role depends on experience and qualifications. A strong technical background is needed in the following areas:

1. Domain knowledge of methods to design and sustain reliability for several of the following: Semiconductors, ASIC chip, SOC, PMIC, Memory (SSD, UFS, Flash).
2. Experience with facilitating FMEAs and leading cross-functional teams.
3. Working knowledge of a coding language, preferably Python.
4. Working knowledge of statistical software for reliability, such as JMP or the ReliaSoft suite.
5. Understanding of Highly Accelerated Testing methods and governing equations for different types of failure mechanisms.
6. Working knowledge of failure analysis techniques such as SEM, CT, X-Ray, EDS, TDR, OBIRCH (Optical Beam Induced Resistive Change).
7. Experience working with Component Suppliers and analyzing their Accelerated test data.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $237,200.00 - $296,500.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $218,200.00 - $272,800.00 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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