Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage Stock Options

Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA,

Annual Vacation Bonus

Wellness & Fertility Benefits

Cell Phone Stipend

Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. is seeking an Equipment Maintenance Engineer to support our advanced EV production lines.

You will diagnose failures, implement improvements, and drive preventive maintenance to ensure high equipment reliability and uptime across automated systems. You will troubleshoot PLCs, manage networks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet safety and quality standards while supporting production ramp-ups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering).
• 2–5 years of experience maintaining automated manufacturing equipment.
• Hands‑on with automated assembly equipment, robotics, EOL testing, and servo‑driven systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation failures.
• Maximize uptime and meet maintenance KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE).
• Develop and refine preventive and predictive maintenance plans (vibration, thermography).
• Conduct root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs (Siemens/Allen‑Bradley) at basic to intermediate level.
• Manage industrial networks and configure drives, sensors, HMIs, and safety systems.
• Maintain mechanical systems including transmissions, bearings, and pumps.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and document modifications to ISO/IATF standards.

Skills

Electrical Systems

Troubleshooting

Preventive Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Robotics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics/Robotics/EE/ME/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS MaintainX

Siemens PLCs

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Industrial networks (Ethernet/IP/Profinet/CAN/Modbus)

Job description

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.

Role Overview

Harbinger Motors is expanding, and we are looking for an Equipment Maintenance Engineer to support our advanced EV manufacturing lines (Battery, General Assembly, EDU, Stator/Hairpin). This role ensures high equipment reliability, uptime, and performance across highly automated production systems. You will collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers to diagnose failures, implement improvements, and drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

What You'll Do:

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related failures.
• Maximize uptime for critical equipment and meet key maintenance KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE).
• Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance plans (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, and failure analysis).
• Conduct root‑cause analyses (RCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.

Automation & Controls

• Troubleshoot and program PLCs at a basic to intermediate level (Siemens/Allen‑Bradley).
• Manage industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, CAN, and Modbus.
• Configure drives, servo motors, sensors, HMIs, and industrial safety systems.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, and pneumatic diagrams.

Mechanical & Industrial Systems

• Maintain and optimize mechanical systems, including transmissions, actuators, bearings, alignments, torque specifications, vacuum systems, pumps, and chillers.
• Diagnose mechanical failures related to vibration, temperature, noise, or abnormal behavior.
• Replace, adjust, and evaluate wear and tear on critical machine components.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead improvement projects focused on efficiency, automation upgrades, safety, and downtime reduction.
• Collaborate with integrators, OEMs, and suppliers for troubleshooting and system upgrades.
• Document equipment modifications in accordance with quality standards (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 preferred).

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, ISO standards, and machine‑safety regulations (EN/ISO 12100, 13849).
• Participate in risk assessments, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, safety audits, and 5S/6S activities.
• Implement engineering controls to proactively reduce operational risks.

Production Support

• Provide direct, hands‑on support during critical equipment failures and production ramp‑ups.
• Train and mentor maintenance technicians on advanced troubleshooting and repair methodologies.
• Ensure equipment consistently meets cycle time, quality, and performance requirements.

Who You Are:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in the maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment.
• Hands‑on experience with automated assembly equipment, robotics, End‑of‑Line (EOL) testing, and servo‑driven systems.

Technical Skills

• Industrial Electrical Systems: 480VAC, 24VDC controls, and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Sensors: Inductive, optical, laser, pressure, temperature, and vision systems.
• Mechanical Systems: Pneumatics, hydraulics, alignments, torque, fittings, and tolerances.
• Software: Proficiency with CMMS software (MaintainX preferred).
• Documentation: Ability to read and interpret technical manuals fluently in English.

Soft Skills

• Strong sense of urgency and ownership over equipment performance.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills for working seamlessly with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in time‑critical manufacturing situations.
• Proactive mindset with a strong continuous‑improvement mentality.
• Flexibility to work extended hours as production demands require.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications:

• Siemens or Rockwell Automation (basic to intermediate)
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Six Sigma (Yellow or Green Belt)
• Predictive Maintenance (vibration analysis, thermography)

Additional Experience:

• Hands‑on experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, or KUKA).
• Prior experience in automotive, electric vehicle (EV), electronics, or other high‑automation environments.
• Early‑stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

$140,000 - $180,000 USD

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