Intern, Battery Test

Harbinger Motors Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Job summary

Harbinger Motors Inc. in Garden Grove, CA is seeking an ambitious engineering student for a hands-on HV battery testing internship. You will join our HV battery testing team to set up, run tests, and help characterize and validate battery components at a fast-growing EV startup.

Location requires 4-5 days in-office per week, with full-time hours (40 per week) for 8–15 weeks. Relocation assistance of $1,000 is available for interns from outside Garden Grove. Pay is $25–$35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering program.
• Previous internship experience required.
• Comfort with hand tools and wiring projects.
• Ability to write Python scripts for data analysis.
• Experience with instrumentation and data acquisition sensors preferred.
• Experience in automotive projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up HV battery tests and validate components.
• Develop and execute test plans.
• Assist test engineers with cell-, module-, and pack-level tests.
• Write test plans.

Skills

Python scripting

Data logging

Fixture design

Test execution

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Instrumentation

DAQ sensors

HV battery test rig

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.

Job Overview:

• Location: Immerse yourself in our innovative culture! This role requires a commitment of 4-5 days in-office per week at our facility in Garden Grove, CA as well as full-time hours (40 hours a week).
• Duration: 8 weeks for quarter or 15 weeks for semester (January 11 to April 30 OR January 11 to March 12)
• Relocation Support: A $1,000 relocation stipend is available for interns currently residing more than 50 miles from Garden Grove, CA.
• Compensation: Earn an hourly rate of $25-35 USD per hour.

Job Summary:

Harbinger Motors is a VC funded early-stage electric vehicle startup based in Garden Grove, California focused on the commercial space. We are currently seeking an ambitious engineering student to join our HV battery testing team. As an intern, you will have various opportunities to contribute to the characterization and validation of Harbinger’s industry-leading battery technology. The primary responsibilities for this position will be to set up and conduct tests on the HV battery and its components. The role also offers the opportunity to build valuable experience at a fast paced, high growth startup during a critical early product development stage.

What You’ll Do:

• Support design engineering and testing functions
• Develop and execute test plans, including fixture design, test method development, data logging, and reporting
• Assist test engineers with a variety of cell-level, module-level, and pack-level tests
• Write test plans

What You’ll Bring:

• Enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Electrical, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering
• Previous internship experience required
• Comfortable using hand tools, fabricating simple wiring projects, and debugging low-voltage test setups
• Ability to write Python scripts to facilitate data analysis
• Prior experience with instrumentation and data acquisition sensors preferred
• Prior experience in automotive projects is preferred, but not required
  • Collegiate teams such as Formula SAE, Baja SAE, EcoCAR, Supermileage, etc.
  • Hands-on experience working on vehicles or batteries
• Work authorized in the United States OR ability to obtain J-1/F-1 visa

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