18 hours ago
Palo Alto, CA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy SKILL, Python, and TCL automation scripts within Cadence Allegro and OrCAD for schematic capture and board routing.
- Create automated bridges between electronic CAD and mechanical CAD workflows to synchronize EV packaging constraints and board outlines.
- Build tools to generate, verify, and update PCB footprint and schematic symbol libraries using Rivian’s Product Lifecycle Management database.
- Program custom Design Rule Checks for high-voltage and high-speed signal integrity requirements.
- Package automation tools into user-friendly interfaces, write technical documentation, and train hardware engineering users.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited university in computer science, electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
- Strong programming fundamentals with proficiency in Python, TCL, or C++ and the ability to learn Cadence SKILL.
- Foundational knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout, ideally through academic or project experience with Cadence OrCAD, Allegro, or similar ECAD platforms.
- Understanding of component lifecycle management, basic signal integrity, and standard manufacturing constraints.
- Personal projects or coursework involving software automation, API integration, or streamlining repetitive technical workflows.
Benefits
- Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and medical insurance benefits.
- Full-time, 40-hour-per-week onsite co-op running from January through August 2027.
- No visa sponsorship is available.
About Rivian
Rivian designs and manufactures electric vehicles, including the R1T pickup, R1S SUV, and commercial delivery vans, selling directly to consumers and fleet operators. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Irvine, California, it operates a manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois, and is publicly traded on NASDAQ. The company also develops in-vehicle software and electrical architecture and offers charging and service support for its owners.