heavy workload, no life/work balance - Mechanical Design Engineer II Rivian Employee Review

3.0
Jan 17, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

nice company to learn and develop. Hard work is recognized with promotions.

Cons

work load is often at 150% of the employees capacity. extra hours and working on weekends and holidays is becoming normal unfortunately.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great learning opportunity, fun work, good people

Cons

Lots of travel if not based in Normal IL. Lot of change from management

3.0
Jul 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

No weekends, decent pay, unlimited pto

Cons

RSMs are clueless. Ran like a tech start up, not an automotive company. Multiple layoffs. Relying on AI to mass layoff more employees.

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