EE Lab Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Early-stage Stock Options

401k/Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off & Parental Leave

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors is seeking a Lab Manager to lead our EE Lab in California. You will oversee day-to-day operations, infrastructure development, and a team of wiring harness technicians, focusing on power electronics and HiL testing. Strong communication, safety, and ownership are essential.

You will drive maintenance, budgeting, and resource planning while ensuring compliance with high safety standards in a fast-paced EV development environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a Lab Manager in automotive or aerospace.
• Experience managing technicians.
• Experience with Jira and Coupa.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of 2D drawing layout.
• Motivation to learn on the job and take ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage 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
• Track lab expenditures against departmental budgets

Skills

Lab leadership

Team management

Communication

2D drawing literacy

Ownership mindset

Tools

Jira

Coupa

Job description

About Harbinger

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:

• 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
• Track lab expenditures against departmental budgets

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

Key Benefits & Perks

• 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

California Pay Range

$100,000—$120,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

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].