Battery Cell Engineer, Safety

Company: Rivian
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 13, 2020

Job Description:

Engineering and Programs – Energy Storage

· Characterize safety characteristics of cells and coordinate with other internal/external groups on safety characterization of module/pack.

· Analyze DFMEA of the cell, pack and module to understand the failure possibility and design of experiment accordingly to characterize safety aspects.

· Develop test plan and execute tests for abuse cases.

· Analyze testing data, draw conclusion and make concise report/summary and present it; Make recommendation to improve/mitigate the risks.

· Work with engineers and technicians to develop proper test fixture to access safety properties of the cells.

· Working closely with cell engineers to characterize electrical properties of cells, module and pack.

· Keep safety standards up to date.

· Develop Rivian own safety testing procedure and safety standard.

This is what you’ll need:

· PhD in chemistry/chemical engineering or materials science with more than 5 years working on lithium ion batteries in academia/industrial. Preferred PhD with postdoc or industrial experience.

· Strong knowledge on safety regulations of different organizations/countries, experience on building/acquiring equipment and running safety tests.

· Familiar with operation conditions of EV batteries, experience of converting them into thermal and mechanical reliability test requirements, design test matrixes and carry out tests.

· Deep understanding on FMEA (DFMEA and PFMEA) related to safety and reliability failures and hands on skills in FA.

· Familiar with module and pack structure so that can enforce safety protections (electrical, mechanical and thermal) for battery cells in pack / modules design.

· Problem solving skills, think outside of the box.

· Desire to work in fast-paced environment.

· Passionate about safety aspect of cell/module/pack. Willing to make extra effort to get the job done.

· Hands-on; experience in set up experiments, basic knowledge of maintaining safety test equipment.

· CAD experience in software, like Solidworks and CATIA is a plus.

ABOUT RIVIAN:

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.

We operate development centers in Plymouth, MI, Irvine CA and San Jose, CA, and Surrey, England, as well as a manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois.

Rivian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Rivian is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Rivian are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Rivian will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Rivian encourages applicants of all ages.

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