Rivian · 9 hours ago
Sr. Staff Microelectronics Mechanical Engineer
US-CA-Palo Alto
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$213K/yr - $266K/yr
5+ years expRivian is a company focused on electric vehicles and sustainable energy solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Staff Microelectronics Mechanical Engineer. The role involves architecting, designing, simulating, and validating the mechanical integrity of microelectronic devices and systems, along with material database development and characterization.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Architect, design, simulate and validate mechanical integrity of microelectronic devices and systems
Mechanical simulation to provide structural, BOM, stackup and process recommendation from design, prototype, qualification to production stages, for example, warpage, stress-strain, solder joint reliability
Material database development and characterization to support advanced microelectronics architecture and materials selection, for example, bending test, static and dynamic mechanical analysis, failure analysis
Qualification
Required
Minimal 5 years experience in Mechanical engineering or equivalent, strong solid mechanics background is a must-have
Strong hands on experience in Commercial FEA or FVM software such as ANSYS Mechanical, Abaqus, Icepak or FLUENT
Mechanical characterization and failure analysis such as bending test, dynamic mechanical analysis, cross section, X ray etc
Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Preferred
Programming skillsets using Python, Matlab for numerical models and data analysis using libraries such as numpy, scipy and pandas is nice-to-have
Working knowledge of advanced IC packaging, assembly, qualification, design, signal and power integrity, thermal and power performance - a huge plus
Benefits
Rivian provides 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.
Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment.
Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Company
Rivian
Rivian is an automotive technology company that develops products and services to advance the shift to sustainable mobility.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$21.93BKey Investors
Volkswagen GroupUS Department of EnergyIllinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
2025-06-30Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2024-11-25Post Ipo Debt· $6.6B
2024-05-02Grant· $827M
Leadership Team
Robert Scaringe
Chief Executive Officer
Claire McDonough
Chief Financial Officer
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