Staff Test & Validation Engineer, Motor Systems

Job Description

The role involves executing hardware test and validation plans to ensure the performance, durability, and reliability of electric motor & lube systems at Rivian's Electric Power Conversion group in Carson, California.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Master’s in electrical, Electronics Engineering or a related field
• 7 to 10 years of Electrical Motors or Electrical HW testing & development experience
• Expertise in NI LabVIEW programming & thorough knowledge of CAN communication
• Experience in NI Veristand configuration, development & maintenance of new & existing HIL systems
• Experience with Test control, Data acquisition systems, build test control cabinets & Calibrate instrumentation
• Experience in Vector CANalyzer/canoe scripting in CAPL
• Expertise in instrumentation such as thermocouples, torque sensors, strain gauges, accelerometers, pressure gauges, flow meters
• Strong problem-solving skills & Experience with Electrical, Mechanical Hardware troubleshooting
• Experience in data analysis and scripting for automated data analysis tools such as NI diadem, is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain tools focused on Traction Motor test systems, data acquisition & automated data analysis for existing and upcoming test control systems
• Develop Data Acquisition setups to test Electric Motor, Electric Drive subsystems and Lubrication system components
• Develop Automated Test Scripts and Guide/Assist test Operators in the development and testing
• Develop scripts for Automated Data Analysis and Report
• Ensure test systems are controlled in a safe and consistent manner
• Create summary reports for all conducted tests and provide data analytics from the collected data during testing
• Participate in lab equipment selection, procurement of Motor Test Systems and Equipment
• Responsible for DVPR Creation, execution from concept to Production with minimum guidance

Benefits

• Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.