Intern, Powertrain Manufacturing

harbingermotors; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

In-office internship

Job summary

Harbinger is seeking an ambitious engineering student intern to join the Powertrain Manufacturing team in Garden Grove, CA. This full-time, in-office internship (4–5 days/week) will focus on supporting the development and manufacturing of the Electric Drive Unit system, rotor, and stator.

You will help design production tooling, document manufacturing standards, and collaborate across teams to drive process improvements during a critical early product development phase.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's degree program or greater in related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and design of manufacturing standards, processes, equipment, and tooling for the Powertrain system.
• Develop and document work instructions and SOPs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues.
• Assist in design, testing, and validation of new tools and equipment.
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree student

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

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.

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

We are currently seeking an ambitious engineering student to join our Powertrain Manufacturing team. As an intern, you will support the development and manufacturing of Harbinger's Electric Drive Unit system, including the rotor and stator. The primary responsibilities for this position will include assisting with the design and testing of production tooling and equipment, developing manufacturing standards and documentation, and supporting cross-functional process improvement efforts. 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

• Assist in the development and design of manufacturing standards, processes, equipment, and tooling for the complete Powertrain system including the Rotor, Stator and Electric Drive Unit. Ensure these processes meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Support the development and documentation of work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve production issues.
• Assist in the design, testing, and validation of new tools and equipment.
• Support the continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing practices.
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.

What You'll Bring

• Enrolled in Bachelor's degree program or greater in related field
• Work authorized in the United States OR ability to obtain J-1/F-1 visa
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.

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].

Candidate Data Privacy

Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the posi