Sr. Component Engineer

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Palo Alto, CA, USA
Hybrid
117K-161K Annually
Senior level
Automotive • Cloud • Hardware • Software
The Role
Supports electronic component selection, library maintenance, multi-sourcing, part lifecycle management, and BOM compliance for automotive hardware. Partners with design engineering, purchasing, program management, and supply chain teams to manage availability, cost, build readiness, alternates, and component risks. Creates internal part numbers in Arena PLM, evaluates RF and passive components, supports AEC-Q requirements, and reports deliverable status to management.
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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

In this role, the Component Engineer will be supporting assigned tasks related to managing electronic component selection and maintenance of part library working with a broader component engineering team responsible for various hardware designs for current and next generation of Rivian electric vehicles.

This is a Hybrid position with 3-days in office.

Responsibilities
  • Responsible for Electrical Components library maintenance from component engineering point of view.

  • Support component engineering team to implement multi-sourcing in our design, manufacturing flows and drive part life cycle maintenance.

  • Partner with Purchasing and Program Management teams to make sure there is alignment between

  • part availability, cost, and planned build dates for HW

  • Support design engineering in the selection of electronic components for their applications

  • Generate Internal Part Numbers for new part requests for new designs in the Arena PLM database.

  • Scrub Bill of Materials (BoM) to ensure compliance to application requirements (AEC-Q,

  • Electrical/Mechanical, Temperature grade

  • Manage the supply chain lifecycle for electronic components (EOL/LTB, PCNs, etc.)

  • Support supply chain during clear to build (CTB) reviews by identifying alternate components for known

  • shortages

  • Contribute to overall process and workflow development between the cross functional teams

  • Report weekly status to management on progress for expected deliverables and highlight risks

Qualifications
  • Experience in component engineering, electrical engineering, or related field.

  • Prior experience in RF, Passives, and emerging technologies in Automotive

  • Prior experience in analyzing and evaluating new or improved electronic components

  • Understanding of Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) and ECAD tools (Altium, OrCAD)

  • applicable component responsibilities.

  • Knowledge of AEC-Q qualification process

  • Electrical Engineering Design/Test background

  • Altium and Cadence Experience

Total Rewards

We build the exceptional — and we believe the people doing that work should be rewarded accordingly. In addition to a competitive base salary, full-time positions may be is eligible to participate in our annual company performance bonus program.

Payments are discretionary and not guaranteed; actual amounts depend on company results and the terms of the plan in effect, and require active employment at the time of payout. This role is also eligible for equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), subject to board approval and the terms of our equity incentive plans, including applicable vesting requirements.

In addition to our compensation programs, we invest in our people with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial future for full-time employees — including health coverage, retirement savings, time off, and family planning programs. Offerings vary by country. Learn more about our global benefit programs.

External candidates can apply for this role through the Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies careers site (https://rivianvw.tech/#careers). If you are a current employee, please apply through our internal job board.

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.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) record keeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies affiliates; and (iii) Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies’ service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

If you provide a mobile telephone number as part of your application or during the recruitment process, Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies may use that number to contact you via SMS text message for recruitment-related purposes, including scheduling, logistics, and status updates. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any text message you receive from us. Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of applying for or being considered for employment.

Please see our Candidate Data Privacy Notice (English) and Candidate Data Privacy Notice (Serbian) for more information.

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Please note this job posting represents an open, active vacancy. Additionally, we are not currently accepting applications from third party application services.

Skills Required

  • Experience in component engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field
  • Experience with RF, passive components, and emerging automotive technologies
  • Experience analyzing and evaluating new or improved electronic components
  • Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management and ECAD tools
  • Experience with Altium and OrCAD
  • Experience with Cadence
  • Knowledge of the AEC-Q qualification process
  • Electrical engineering design and test background
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The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, CA
1,885 Employees
Year Founded: 2024

What We Do

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, LLC is a joint venture creating software-defined vehicle platforms for electric vehicles. Combining Rivians software and zonal architecture with Volkswagens scale, the company develops operating systems, zonal controllers, cloud and connectivity solutions to enable over-the-air updates, simplify vehicle electronics, and accelerate deployment of shared vehicle software across multiple automotive brands and segments.

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