EE Lab Manager

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options (early-stage)

401k / HSA / FSA

Vacation bonus

Wellness & fertility benefits

Cell phone stipend

Complimentary meals

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. seeks a Lab Manager to run the EE Lab, lead technicians, and drive infrastructure for testing and calibration of power electronics and HiL systems. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and ongoing lab development.

You will coordinate equipment, inventory, and maintenance while collaborating across engineering teams to meet evolving testing needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Lab Manager in automotive or aerospace settings.
• Experience managing technicians and coordinating their assignments.
• Proficiency with Jira and Coupa for project and spend tracking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across teams.
• Familiarity with 2D drawing layouts and interpreting blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the EE Lab.
• Own infrastructure development for equipment, testing capabilities, and inventory.
• Lead a team of wiring harness technicians and assign work.
• Develop the EE Lab to meet current and future testing needs (power electronics & HiL).
• Track maintenance schedules and calibrate equipment.
• Review requests and assign work; enforce safety standards.

Skills

Lab management

People management

Communication skills

2D drawing layout understanding

Tools

Jira

Coupa

Job description

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:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the EE Lab.
• Own the infrastructure development of the EE Lab with regards to equipment, testing capabilities, and inventory management.
• Manage a team of wiring harness technicians and their work assignments.
• Develop the EE Lab per current and future testing needs - power electronics & HiL
• Keep track of maintenance schedules and calibration of equipment
• Review incoming work requests and manage work assignments for the technicians.
• Enforce very high safety standards

Who You Are:

• 2+ years of experience as a Lab Manager; preferably managing a power electronics or electrical lab within the automotive or aerospace industry
• Experience with managing technicians
• Experience with tools like Jira and Coupa
• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
• Understanding of 2D drawing layout
• Motivation to learn on the job and take ownership
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

$100,000 - $120,000 USD

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