EV Powertrain Test Engineer - High-Volume Manufacturing

Harbinger Motors; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDV coverage

Stock options

Retirement savings 401k/HSA/FSA

PTO & Parental Leave

Annual vacation bonus

Wellness & fertility benefits

Cell phone stipend

Complimentary meals & stocked kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to develop, implement, and improve inline and end-of-line testing for electric drive units, stators, and rotors within a production setting. You will collaborate with design, quality, and production to ensure robust testing systems aligned with performance requirements.

The role requires 5–10+ years in test engineering, experience launching automated test equipment, and strong data analysis skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in electric powertrain or automotive manufacturing.
• Experience specifying, sourcing, and launching automated test equipment in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Knowledge of SPC and DOE methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage test specifications, parameters, and acceptance criteria to ensure functional and quality compliance.
• Analyze test data, diagnose failures, and implement root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes through data-driven analysis, process optimization, and feedback loops with manufacturing engineering and quality teams.
• Train maintenance and production teams on test equipment operation and troubleshooting procedures.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and implementation of a high-volume EDU EOL test rig, including scope, RFQ, vendor evaluation, and alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor management through design, build, FAT/SAT, and on-site commissioning for successful integration and production launch.

Skills

Test engineering

Sourcing

Test automation

Data acquisition

SPC

DOE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field

Tools

Automated test equipment

Industrial instrumentation

Job description

Harbinger Motors is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to develop, implement, and improve inline and end-of-line testing for electric drive units, stators, and rotors within a production setting. You will collaborate with design, quality, and production to ensure robust testing systems aligned with performance requirements.

The role requires 5–10+ years in test engineering, experience launching automated test equipment, and strong data analysis skills.