UIUC Research Park Intern - Mechanical Modeling at Rivian · Champaign

Summary: Rivian is an automotive company focused on electric vehicles, and they are seeking an intern for the Summer 2026 term. The intern will collaborate with the Electrical Hardware team to perform mechanical design using CAD tools and ensure the robustness of CAD designs for reliability and manufacturability. Responsibilities: - Create detailed CAD drawings using Solidworks, Catia, or Creo - Collaborate with engineers to develop innovative designs that meet project specifications - Use software tools such as SOLIDWORKS for modeling and visualization of designs - Assemble components and create accurate schematics for various systems - Engage in system design processes, ensuring all components fit together seamlessly - Write scripts using Perl, Python, tcl, Cadence SKILL, and C++ - Mechanical simulation (FEA) to analyze CAD design to ensure its robustness for stress/strain and manufacturability Required Qualifications: - Must be currently pursuing a bachelors, masters or PhD degree at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign - Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Mechanical Engineering - Experience with FEA (finite element analysis) using Ansys mechanical, Abquas, or similar - CAD design experience using Catia, Solidworks or similar - Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with engineering teams and document findings clearly, ensuring that insights are understood across disciplines - Must be enrolled in the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign - Must be located in Champaign, IL and able to work out of our office in the Research Park - Must be available for 20 hours per week in the Fall and Spring and 40 hours in the summer Required Skills: Solidworks, Mechanical Engineering, FEA Important Skills: Python, CAD Design Benefits: Paid vacation, Paid sick leave, Medical insurance benefits