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.
Internship Term: Fall 2023, September-December
Rivian internships are experiences optimized for student candidates. To be eligible, you must be an undergraduate or graduate student in an accredited program during the internship term with an expected graduation date between Fall 2023 through Fall 2025.
If you are not pursuing a degree, please see our full time positions at Rivian.com/careers
Note that if your university has specific requirements for internship programs, it is your responsibility to fulfill those requirements.
Role Summary:
This is a fall internship, full-time 40 hour work weeks are required. You must be onsite, and willing to relocate if you are not local. Some travel may be expected, as determined by the hiring team.
Requirements:
Work closely with the cell engineering team to get inspired and develop the next generation of cell technology, manufacturing equipment and processes and cell factories
Support setting up mixing and material delivery equipments/processes. Your systems will change the environment in our world for the better
Participate and run R&D activities for new Mix system design and technologies
Set up, calibrate, and run metrology equipment to characterize materials and products
Ensure equipment and process compliance with applicable standards, policies, acts, regulations and codes
Learn to create and support dense and efficient layouts, 3D models, and/or prototypes
Combine mechanical, controls, and/or process techniques to establish novel approaches to improve mixing efficiency and material charge/discharge times while maintaining product quality
Develop equipment and process specifications, assess vendor capabilities and make sourcing recommendations based on data
Qualifications:
Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at an accredited university; MS/PhD preferred
Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Chemical, Materials Science, Mechanical or closely related industry
Previous history of internships, co-ops, or post-doc work in industry highly preferred
Experience working with Mixing equipment, Analytical tool analysis, process scale-up, Gauge Repeatability & Reproducibility (GR&R), and/or Metrology preferred
Highly data driven; familiarity with statistical-based factorial Design of Experiments (DOE) to make informed decisions preferred
Familiar with different analytical analysis test equipment preferred (e.g. SEM, BET, PSA, XRD, ICP-MS, TGA, FTIR, rheology, Instron, etc.)
Experience in mechanical design preferred (2D/3D CAD, P&IDs, PFDs, DFMEA, Hazards Risk Assessments)
Curiosity: Get excited about coming up with new ideas about equipment, processes, and materials, and ask the questions to make them better! Not afraid to tinker with the interesting and fundamentally sound ideas
Highly data driven: Familiar with statistical software and approaches to provide data to make informed decisions. Familiar with statistical-based Design of Experiments (DOE) and mechanical/chemical analytical analysis equipment
Travel the World: Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed to accomplish goals, typically with amazing team members
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Internships: The range of pay for internships is 25.00-51.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, and other factors permitted by law.
Rivian provides robust wellness benefits, and a medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
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Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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