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Role Summary
The Staff Remanufacturing Engineer, Drive Unit & Dyno (EOLT) bridges process, manufacturing, and test engineering with day-to-day technical operations at Rivian's remanufacturing facility in Shepherdsville, KY.
This role owns the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of the Drive Unit End-of-Line Test (EOLT) / dyno system and associated Remanufacturing processes used to validate and release remanufactured drive units across current and future vehicle programs. Leveraging wide-ranging experience, you will use professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
You will ensure the station and its connected processes are safe, repeatable, and capable of meeting production demand, acting as the primary engineering owner for both test and manufacturing processes around DU EOLT/dyno. The Staff Remanufacturing Engineer, Drive Unit & Dyno will be expected to work on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, exercising judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. To achieve this, you will network with key contacts outside your own area of expertise, collaborating closely with NVH, Automation Controls, Factory Software, Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality, Data Analytics, and Operations.
The ideal candidate will exercise independent judgment and determine methods and procedures on new assignments. This person is highly organized, hands-on with complex test equipment and production processes, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
This role is based on site daily at 687 Conestoga Parkway, Shepherdsville, Kentucky and will report to our Manager, Remanufacturing Dyno Engineering & Production.
Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering owner for the Reman DU EOLT / dyno station, ensuring safe, reliable, and repeatable operation across all supported drive unit variants (FDU/RDU, multiple programs).
• Lead structured troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and NVH-related issues; drive to root cause and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Define, track, and improve key station and process KPIs (OEE, FPY, repeat test rates, downtime, scrap, rework, etc.) in partnership with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and Data Analytics.
• Develop and maintain standardized test procedures and acceptance criteria for each drive unit variant in collaboration with NVH, Design, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Support and, when needed, lead FAT, SAT, Gage R&R, and Final Acceptance activities for the EOLT station, including creation of test plans and analysis of results using statistical tools (e.g., Coefficient of Variation, Cpk, ANOVA-based Gage R&R).
• Ensure test limits and NVH metrics are clearly documented, version-controlled, and implemented consistently within station software, tooling, and process documentation.
• Act as the manufacturing/process engineer of record for the DU EOLT / dyno area and closely linked remanufacturing steps, ensuring processes are safe, capable, and production-ready.
• Define, document, and maintain standard work, work instructions, visual aids, and control plans for DU EOLT / dyno and associated remanufacturing processes.
• Specify, validate, and maintain production tooling, fixtures, gauges, and material-handling solutions for the dyno cell and adjacent processes, partnering with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and suppliers as needed.
• Lead or support process validation and capability studies (e.g., Cpk, CoV, GR&R) for new or changed processes related to DU EOLT / dyno and critical upstream/downstream operations.
• Own or contribute to the routing, process parameter, and documentation change management for DU EOLT-related operations, ensuring changes are controlled, tested, and communicated effectively to Operations and Maintenance.
• Identify and execute improvements to cycle time, ergonomics, safety, layout, and 5S at and around the dyno cell and related remanufacturing processes, in alignment with Rivian's remanufacturing and safety standards.
• Propose and implement hardware, software, and process upgrades to extend the station's and line's capability to future drive unit revisions and new programs.
• Work with internal and external partners to evaluate engineering changes (ECNs/ECRs), coordinate implementation on the station and connected processes, and validate impact through data-driven trials and structured change control.
• Lead or support structured problem-solving (e.g., 8D, A3, DMAIC) for EOLT- and process-related issues impacting throughput, scrap, rework, ergonomics, or drive unit NVH/quality.
• Partner with Data Analytics to build dashboards and reports that surface station performance, DU quality trends, and systemic issues across programs and shifts.
• Use data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar) to investigate anomalies, validate process and design changes, and support cross-functional decision-making.
• Act as a key technical interface to dyno/EOLT to support new product implementation including but not limited to, fixture design, NVH limit creation, Drive unit test cycle development.
• Collaborate with NVH, Automation Controls, Factory Software, Design, Reliability, Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to reduce field issues, improve manufacturability, and feed insights back into product design and service strategies.
• Train Production Technicians on EOLT software navigation and data analysis.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to industrialize new or revised reman processes, ensuring a smooth transition from development builds to stable, scalable production.
• Support Operations and Maintenance with clear documentation, training, and on-floor coaching to ensure consistent, safe use of the station and adherence to standard work.
• Provide on-call or off-shift technical coverage as needed during major ramps, validation phases, or significant station or process changes.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and continuous learning within the remanufacturing organization, modeling strong problem-solving and ownership behaviors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or Controls Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in EV powertrain, drive unit, or similar rotating machinery testing, manufacturing, or remanufacturing, with hands-on exposure to production or service environments.
• Direct experience with dynamometer or EOLT systems (design support, commissioning, correlation, or production support), including exposure to FAT/SAT and ramp-to-rate.
• Working understanding of NVH testing and analysis for rotating components; comfortable interpreting spectra, trends, and variation in collaboration with NVH engineers.
• Experience with NHR or High Voltage Power Supplies 500V+.
• Familiarity with industrial controls and automation (PLC-based systems, safety circuits, basic ladder/structured text review) sufficient to participate in troubleshooting with Controls Engineering.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX, or SolidWorks) to review station, fixture, and drive unit models/drawings and collaborate effectively on design changes.
• Experience with data acquisition and basic analytics (e.g., Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar) used for capability studies (Cpk, CoV) and Gage R&R assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing or remanufacturing setting (cycle time, OEE, ergonomics, 5S, layout optimization).
• Comfortable working cross functionally with production, quality, and test engineering to quickly contain issues and implement sustainable improvements.
• Strong hands on aptitude with mechanical and electrical systems, including comfort working directly with driveline components, test equipment, and fixtures.
• Ability to work onsite full-time at the Shepherdsville, KY facility and support off-shift or weekend work as business needs require.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for 8-10 hours per day.
• Required to communicate using phone and/or e-mail.
• Ability to view, read, and interpret documents.
• Ability to perform all duties in an office environment that may contain ambient noise and temperature fluctuations
• Frequent use of hands to handle or feel material during quality inspections
• Occasionally required to climb permanent or temporary stairs or ladders in construction environments
• Required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Required to communication using telephone and/or e-mail
• Ability to view, read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions
• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
• Ability to perform all duties in a working environment that may contain dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather
• Ability to commit to 20% travel, per business needs and demands

Preferred

• Experience with EV drive units (FDU/RDU) including function, architecture, and major failure modes.
• Prior involvement in commissioning or upgrading end-of-line test and/or manufacturing equipment in automotive, aerospace, or industrial applications.
• Familiarity with NVH / data acquisition tools such as Signal X or similar, as well as CAN-based communication and diagnostic tools.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and act on NVH metrics (noise, vibration, harshness), including reading test outputs, understanding limits, and identifying abnormal signatures.
• Experience working with external equipment and tooling suppliers under a formal SOW, including managing punch lists, deviations, and acceptance criteria.
• Background in remanufacturing environments, including teardown and rebuild of EV drive units or other high-value powertrain components.
• Experience as a manufacturing or process engineer in a high-mix, low-volume or automotive environment, including ownership of standard work, PFMEA, control plans, and line layout.
• Demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing, ergonomics, and line design principles to design or improve production lines, cells, or test areas.
• Proven skill in linking end of line test failures back to build processes - able to trace issues to specific operations, tooling, or components and drive clear root cause / corrective actions.

Pay Disclosure
The salary range for this role is $108,600 to $143,960 for Kentucky based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.
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. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than June 30, 2026.
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