Harbinger · 6 days ago
Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer
Garden Grove, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expHarbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle company focused on innovation in the industry. They are seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to develop and improve testing for electric drive units, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with manufacturing and product performance requirements.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Define and manage test specifications, parameters, and acceptance criteria to ensure functional and quality compliance
Analyze test data, diagnose failures, and implement root cause analysis and corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement of testing processes through data-driven analysis, process optimization, and feedback loops with manufacturing engineering and quality teams
Train maintenance and production teams on test equipment operation and troubleshooting procedures
Lead the end-to-end sourcing and implementation of a high-volume electric drive unit EOL test rig, including scope definition, RFQ generation, vendor evaluation and selection, and technical/commercial alignment with internal stakeholders
Oversee vendor management through design, build, FAT/SAT, and on-site commissioning, ensuring successful integration and production launch at the manufacturing facility with full adherence to safety, quality, and throughput requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
5-10+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in electric powertrain or automotive manufacturing
Proven experience with specifying, sourcing, and launching automated test equipment in a high-volume environment
Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and industrial instrumentation
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
Early-stage Stock Options
Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
Annual Vacation Bonus
Wellness & Fertility Benefits
Cell Phone Stipend
Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
Company
Harbinger
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company that focuses on chassis architecture design.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$362.7MKey Investors
Greycroft
2025-11-13Series C· $160M
2025-01-14Series B· $100M
2024-05-21Series Unknown· $13M
Leadership Team
John Harris
CoFounder and CEO
Phillip Weicker
Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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2025-11-21
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