Sr. Sustaining Reliability Engineer

Reliability is at the core of Electric Adventure Vehicles. We are looking for engineers who have experience in driving reliability improvements for products in the field throughout their lifecycle by working closely with design, validation and manufacturing teams on solving technical problems along the way to make the most robust products. If some of the first things that come to your mind when looking at a complex design is “what are the ways this thing can fail and how can I make it better?” then, we are looking for you!

As a Sustaining Reliability Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining the reliability of Rivian's HV Battery, Drive Unit, Low Voltage Electrical, and High Voltage Electrical systems from start of production through the product life cycle.

• Define and oversee ongoing reliability testing requirements for components, subsystems, and assemblies by leveraging established quality and reliability targets.

• Analyze Design and Production FMEAs to derive comprehensive ongoing reliability testing plans for serial production, ensuring sustained product reliability throughout the lifecycle.

• Collaborate with the reliability team to engineer accelerated test requirements that guarantee product quality and reliability across the entire production lifecycle.

• Develop and specify reliability validation plans for critical components and subsystems utilizing a robust physics-of-failure methodology.

• Determine optimal sample sizes and test durations for reliability validation programs using statistical analysis and reliability modeling.

• Lead root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for testing-related failures, driving cross-functional resolution and implementing corrective actions.

• Manage partnerships with internal and external testing facilities to execute and oversee complex ongoing reliability testing programs.

• Conduct ongoing risk assessments throughout the reliability program lifecycle and communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.

• Collaborate with Field Reliability and Failure Analysis teams to integrate critical lessons learned into future product designs and development cycles.

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or equivalent; one or more years of industry experience in a reliability engineering role is preferred (level commensurate with experience).

• Strong technical background with a passion for reliability engineering.

• Proficiency in Ongoing Reliability Testing, Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS), and applying governing equations to various failure mechanisms.

• Experience utilizing DFMEAs and PFMEAs to ensure continuous product reliability.

• Solid understanding of the physics of failure, particularly for mechanical and structural components, including fracture mechanics and materials science.

• Demonstrated expertise in root cause analysis techniques and test program development.

• Working knowledge of a coding language (Python preferred) and statistical reliability software (e.g., JMP or the ReliaSoft suite).

• A desire to contribute to a respectful, fun, inclusive, and inspiring team culture.