Sr. Body Controls Engineer - Mechanism

The role

This role involves the development and integration of control systems for vehicle functions like closures, lighting, seating, and accessory devices. You will architect mechatronics features and conduct software testing on vehicles.

What you will do

• Architect and develop control systems for vehicle mechatronics features.
• Review requirements and produce high-level functional specification designs.
• Create test cases and scripts for Unit, SIL, and HIL test environments.
• Conduct software testing on vehicles and contribute to feature tuning and calibration.
• Support Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for ISO 26262 compliance.
• Collaborate with other controls engineers to enhance or create simulation models.
• Work with the engineering team to ensure software robustness and integration.
• Develop intuitive diagnostic interfaces for controllers.
• Troubleshoot functional problems across physical, electrical, and software domains.
• Prioritize and escalate issues based on user impact and program objectives.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
• 5+ years of experience with automotive or robotic control systems, with a focus on mechatronics
• Knowledge of control theory principles and algorithm design, including compensator design and PID tuning
• Strong understanding of hardware components such as DC motors, latchs and various sensor types
• Expertise in C, C++, and Python programming languages
• Experience with Requirements Management Systems (e.g., JAMA/Cameo)
• Experience with Task Management Systems (e.g., JIRA)
• Experience with Source Control/Revision Control systems (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with failure analysis methodologies such as FMEA and fault trees
• Proficiency in CAN/LIN/ETH tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape)
• Understanding of embedded hardware and software design
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Nice to have

• Master's degree

Benefits

• competitive base salary
• annual company performance bonus program
• equity in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• health coverage
• retirement savings
• time off
• family planning programs

About the company

Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies is a joint venture between two industry leaders. They address the challenges of electric vehicles through technology for software-defined vehicles.