What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Technician, Vehicle Electrical Systems position at Harbinger Motors Inc.?
About Harbinger
Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad, and to date poorly addressed, market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles, RVs and utility vehicles, among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort. And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.
Harbinger's team, with operations in Southern California and Michigan, includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain, battery, chassis and software development, along with leaders in advanced manufacturing, corporate development, operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators, both in and out of the automotive industry, including Tesla, Rivian, Canoo, Ford, Anduril, and SpaceX.
Founded in 2021, Harbinger is a venture-backed startup on a rapid growth trajectory, looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.
Job Overview
As a member of the Vehicle Electrical Systems team, this role will provide hands-on support of the engineering process. This role will focus on electrical devices, high and low voltage wiring, and vehicle integration of electrical parts.
What You'll Do:
- Work with the engineering staff to develop and test electrical components and harnesses, and provide cross functional electrical systems support
- Troubleshoot and resolve vehicle and system level issues related to electrical systems
- Execute special wire harness builds to support various testing
- Inspect, repair, and rework HV and LV wire harnesses as needed
Who You Are:
- Possess a relevant educational credential related to automotive or electrical systems
- Have experience with electric vehicle and/or high voltage battery systems
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in electrical testing and troubleshooting
- Strong computer skills including vehicle signal data analysis is a plus
- Experience planning and building electrical test apparatus is a plus