Manufacturing Engineer II Interview Experience - Normal, Illinois
June 19, 2025
Negative ExperienceNo Offer
Process
The interview has three stages:
- A phone call with the recruiter.
- A meeting with the hiring manager, where they explain the role in detail.
- A panel interview, where you make a presentation plus one-on-one sessions with the team or different engineers you will be interacting with.
Questions
What I liked about Rivian and why I chose Rivian.
They also asked detailed questions about my presentation and my thought process.
They gave me a hypothetical question regarding factory layout and finding compromises with design engineers.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Rivian Manufacturing Engineer II role in Normal, Illinois.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Rivian's interview process for their Manufacturing Engineer II roles in Normal, Illinois is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rivian's Manufacturing Engineer II interview process in Normal, Illinois.
Rivian Work Experiences
5.0
Fulfilling Work, Challenging Travel
Manufacturing Engineer II • Current Employee
Palo Alto, California, United States
June 26, 2023
Pros: Fulfilling work,
motivated coworkers,
supportive managers,
growth opportunities,
exciting projects
Cons: Position requires a lot of travel to Normal, IL.
5.0
Fieldwork Great, Days Off Few
Engineering Technician • Former Employee
Normal, Illinois, United States
November 11, 2025
Pros: Flexible work in the field
Cons: Limited days off, plus short breaks.
5.0
Great hands-on experience with cutting-edge EV manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op • Former Employee
Normal, Illinois, United States
October 28, 2025
Pros: Supportive team culture, exposure to advanced manufacturing processes, strong sustainability mission, opportunity to work on real projects, and an excellent learning environment for engineers.
Cons: Fast-paced environment with long hours, and limited work-life balance during ramp-up phases.
- 5.0Fulfilling Work, Challenging TravelManufacturing Engineer II • Current EmployeePalo Alto, California, United StatesJune 26, 2023Pros: Fulfilling work, motivated coworkers, supportive managers, growth opportunities, exciting projectsCons: Position requires a lot of travel to Normal, IL.
- 5.0Fieldwork Great, Days Off FewEngineering Technician • Former EmployeeNormal, Illinois, United StatesNovember 11, 2025Pros: Flexible work in the fieldCons: Limited days off, plus short breaks.
- 5.0Great hands-on experience with cutting-edge EV manufacturingManufacturing Engineer Co-Op • Former EmployeeNormal, Illinois, United StatesOctober 28, 2025Pros: Supportive team culture, exposure to advanced manufacturing processes, strong sustainability mission, opportunity to work on real projects, and an excellent learning environment for engineers.Cons: Fast-paced environment with long hours, and limited work-life balance during ramp-up phases.
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