Sr. Motor Controls Integration Engineer

Rivian • Carson, CA

5d • $135,000 - $168,000

About The Position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

Responsible for the calibration and optimization of electric motor control features, and the integration testing of algorithms on dynamometer and vehicle platforms.

Requirements

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, with background of motor control algorithms and electric machine characterization
• 3+ year EV or equivalent experience
• Fluency in the theory and principles of AC electric machine drive and three-phase switching power converter topologies
• Fluency in Model-based design using Matlab/Simulink, modeling and simulation of electric drives
• Fluency in Git or other version control software system
• Fluency in C/C++ and python programming languages
• Experiences with tools for measurement and integration such as CANalyzer, CANape, or similar.
• Experiences with vehicle testing
• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% based on business demands
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a fast-paced team
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work with minimum supervision and full autonomy
• Hands-on experience working in high voltage high power laboratory and/or vehicle test environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and test electric motor control algorithms and calibrations for high power electric drive system consisting of high voltage power converters and electric motors (such as surface mounted and interior permanent magnet machines, induction machines, and other machine technologies)
• Work with our controls and software developers to calibrate and validate the functionality of motor control features across vehicle dynamics, infotainment, connectivity, thermal, and other domains
• Collaborate with other test teams to help ensure full test coverage across: high-voltage dynamometer tests hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests Sub-component test Vehicle test
• Have good understanding of vehicle integrations. Maintain health of vehicle fleet and root-cause software, mechanical, and electrical issues.
• Ensure success integration in meeting performance specification of the electric drive system when integrating with various sub-components or systems Have good understanding of vehicle integrations. Maintain health of vehicle fleet and root-cause software, mechanical, and electrical issue.
• Plan and perform regression testing for algorithm and calibration development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as development teams, vehicle test teams, diagnostic teams and service teams
• Perform simulation and analysis of electric drive system
• Work as part of a fast-paced, diverse team of professionals supporting component development and subsystem and vehicle integration
• Participate in vehicle test trip support for cold and hot weather testing
• Stays abreast of new technologies and competitive methods and products
• Submit patents and trade secrets to advance Rivian Intellectual Property portfolio in the field of propulsion drive controls

Benefits

• The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.
• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees.
• You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.
• Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment.
• Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees