Emerging Technology Co-Op Program - Technical Program Management (2023)

Company: Rivian Automotive
Location: Normal
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

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.

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.

Rivian's Emerging Technology Co-Op program offers a 7-month experience for students seeking an opportunity to influence and transform the next generation of Electric Vehicle manufacturing.

Available cohort dates:

• May - December 2023
  Disclaimer: Applying to this requisition will place you into consideration for a co-op on our Manufacturing Engineering TPM team. Exact cohort term and team allocation will be discussed during the hiring process if you are selected.
  
  Role Summary
  
  The Manufacturing Engineering team is looking for a Technical Program Management TPM co-ops to assist with a variety of program coordination needs. The co-op will consist of contributions to existing processes as well as the opportunity to drive the coordination efforts of a high level, cross-domain programs.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  • Assist in the definition of program timelines for manufacturing
  • Drive to completion the implementation of proposed tasks and assignments. Coordinating schedules across different teams and reporting status and highlighting concerns and blockers
  • Work with the cross functional teams on daily tasks and activities presented during the internship
    Qualifications
    
    • Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters, or PhD degree at an accredited university
    • Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Engineering, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Robotics.
    • Plus, experience in die/mold development or the deployment of industrial fabrication equipment.
    • Knowledge of manufacturing validation activities through a standard product development process, including elements such as D/PFMEA, DV/PV testing, PPAP, etc.
    • Experience or knowledge of managing system integrators, vendors, and 3rd party resources.
    • Highly collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
    • Appreciation for the art of managing evolving project requirements in a fast-paced environment.
      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
      
      Equal Opportunity
      
      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.
      
      Rivian 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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com .
      
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      Rivian 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 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) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
      
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