Sr. PC Board Designer

About Us

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders with a clear vision for automotive's next chapter. From operating systems to zonal controllers to cloud and connectivity solutions, we're addressing the challenges of electric vehicles through technology that will set the standards for software-defined vehicles around the world.  

The road to the future is uncharted. By combining our expertise across connectivity, AI, security and more, we'll map a new way forward. Working together, we'll create a future that's more connected, more intelligent, more sustainable for everyone.

Role Summary

This role is responsible for the development of electrical vehicle systems and hardware Electronic Control Units ECUs across various technology domains. It requires a fundamental EMC background. The role is highly cross functional and may include occasional travel.  The opening will be located at the Palo Alto office location and reports directly to an Engineering Manager within the Hardware organization. 
Responsibilities

• PCB Design – Design and implement high speed and mixed signal PCB layout designs to automotive standards. Drive and own PCB designs for ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), BMS (Battery Management Systems), Body systems, and Infotainment Systems. These systems will include HDI (High density interconnect) design practices, high speed (DDR4, PCIE, CSI, LVDS), HV, and Mixed Signal design.  Improve package designs by solving challenges of space constraints while making performance tradeoffs. Build and maintain our component library and be responsible for its integrity.
• Manufacturing – Improve and optimize durability and performance for automotive designs. Work with our contract manufacturer to develop our design rules for manufacturing and implementing DFM feedback, to ensure our designs are manufacturable and manufactured to a high standard.  
• Process Development – Contribute to overall process and workflow development between engineering and design. You will be responsible for configuring our ECAD tool to make sure it flows into the overall Rivian design and release process.
• Zoom Out & Deep Dive – Think holistically. Understand impact of your plan or decision to program and customers. Deep dive into technical issues to drive data driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years' experience in PCB Layout design
• Advanced experience with Altium Designer, Cadence proficiency is a plus
• High Density (HDI), DDR4/PCIe, signal and power integrity design experience
• Full life cycle development from layout to manufacturing
• Experience working in a high-speed environment with short development times.
• Experience defining and developing processes related to PCB design.
• Up to date on the latest manufacturing techniques
• Demonstrated strong creative thinking and problem-solving toolbox.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, California Based Applicants: $121, $151, actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).   Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Palo Alto, California Based Applicants: $132, $165, actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).   ​Benefits Summary: Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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. We are also committed to ensuring compliance with all applicable fair employment practice laws regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.

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