Associate Design Release Engineer, LV

Harbinger Motors; Garden Grove (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stock options

401k/HSAs/FSAs

Vacation bonus

Wellness benefits

Cell phone stipend

Meals and stocked kitchen

Descripción de la vacante

Harbinger Motors is seeking an entry‑level Electrical Engineer to support supplier technical activities and assist with wiring design and architecture. You will learn to evaluate low‑voltage components, develop wiring diagrams, and help manage ECO/ECRs while contributing to the vehicle’s electrical BOM in the PLM system.

You will collaborate with Vehicle Integration, Firmware/Software, and Manufacturing teams, participate in cross‑functional design reviews, and gain hands‑on experience in

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or related technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience or related coursework/internships in electrical design, LV systems or vehicle electronics.
• Familiarity with electrical design/CAD tools (Mentor, Zuken, CATIA Electrical) and PLM/BOM concepts.
• Solid understanding of 12V/24V vehicle architectures and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet).
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes) for circuit testing or bug isolation.
• Strong learning mindset, problem-solving, and clear written/verbal communication suitable for cross-functional work.

Responsabilidades

• Assist senior engineers as a technical contact for LV components and wire harness suppliers.
• Help develop and review 2D wiring diagrams, schematics, and 3D harness routing.

Conocimientos

Low-voltage design

CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

Electrical testing

CAD tools

Documentation

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering

Herramientas

Mentor Graphics

Zuken

CATIA Electrical

PLM/BOM concepts

Descripción del empleo

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company on a mission to transform an industry starving for innovation. Harbinger’s best-in-class team of EV, battery, and drivetrain experts have pooled their deep experience to bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the growing demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids. Harbinger: Familiar Form, Revolutionary Foundation.

What You'll Do

• Supplier Technical Support: Assist senior engineers as a technical contact for low-voltage (LV) component and wire harness suppliers. Support evaluation of component specifications, learn supplier capabilities, and help ensure adherence to automotive quality standards.
• Design & Packaging Assistance: Assist in developing and reviewing 2D wiring diagrams, schematics, and 3D harness routing. Learn and apply best practices for grounding, shielding, strain relief, and thermal exposure when integrating LV components into the vehicle architecture.
• Engineering Release & Documentation: Support the lifecycle management of electrical parts. Draft, track, and process Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) under mentorship, helping maintain the electrical Bill of Materials (BOM) in our PLM system.
• Project Execution & Support: Help track component lead times and delivery schedules to support prototype builds and testing. Flag potential schedule risks to senior team members to ensure build milestones are met.
• Cross-Functional Learning & Collaboration: Participate in cross-functional design reviews with Vehicle Integration, Firmware/Software, and Manufacturing teams. Work closely under senior mentorship to gain hands‑on expertise in automotive electrical architecture and systems integration.
• Travel: Up to 20% travel within the US and Canada.

What You'll Need (Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience & Background: Entry‑level to early‑career (0–2 years of experience). Candidates should demonstrate strong relevant coursework, academic projects, or internship experience related to electrical design, low‑voltage systems, or vehicle electronics.
• Software & Tools Familiarity: Exposure or working knowledge of electrical design/CAD tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics, Zuken, CATIA Electrical, or similar) and basic understanding of PLM/BOM concepts through coursework or internships.
• Technical Acumen: Solid understanding of 12V/24V vehicle architectures, automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet), and familiarity with major automotive connector families (TE, Aptiv, Molex, etc.).
• Troubleshooting & Practical Skills: Hands‑on experience using electrical testing tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes for circuit testing or bug isolation.
• Communication & Mindset: Strong eager‑to‑learn attitude, problem‑solving aptitude, and clear written/verbal communication skills to collaborate with senior team members across engineering disciplines.

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Active participation in a collegiate EV, Formula SAE, Solar Car, or similar engineering competition team.
• Prior automotive engineering internship or co‑op experience working with harness routing or low‑voltage electrical systems.
• Familiarity with network protocol tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer, PCAN) or basic vehicle diagnostic software.
• Practical experience building, crimping, or testing physical wire harnesses and prototype electrical sub‑assemblies.
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

$120,000 - $160,000 USD

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].