Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Early-stage stock options

401(k) retirement plan

PTO & parental leave

Vacation bonus

Wellness benefits

Cell phone stipend

Meals and stocked kitchens

Job summary

Harbinger is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join the Powertrain Manufacturing team. You will develop and implement in-line and end-of-line testing for EDUs, stators, and rotors in a high-volume production environment.

You will lead the sourcing and implementation of a high-volume EDU EOL test rig, manage vendor relationships, and ensure adherence to safety, quality, and throughput requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in EV/powertrain manufacturing.
• Experience specifying, sourcing, and launching automated test equipment in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage test specifications, parameters and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze test data, diagnose failures, and perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing processes with data-driven analysis and cross-functional feedback.
• Train maintenance and production teams on test equipment operation and troubleshooting.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing and implementation of a high-volume EDU EOL test rig and manage vendor alignment.
• Oversee vendor management from design to on-site commissioning and production launch.

Skills

Test engineering

Electric powertrain

Automated test equipment

Test automation

Data acquisition

SPC

DOE

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

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

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our Powertrain Manufacturing team. This role focuses on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of in-line and end-of-line testing for electric drive units (EDUs), stators, and rotors in a production environment. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and production to ensure testing systems are robust, reliable, and aligned with manufacturing and product performance requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 the end-to-end sourcing and implementation of a high-volume electric drive unit EOL test rig, including scope definition, RFQ generation, vendor evaluation and selection, and technical/commercial alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor management through design, build, FAT/SAT, and on-site commissioning, ensuring successful integration and production launch at the manufacturing facility with full adherence to safety, quality, and throughput requirements.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5-10+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in electric powertrain or automotive manufacturing.
• Proven experience with specifying, sourcing, and launching automated test equipment in a high-volume environment.
• Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and industrial instrumentation.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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

$120,000 — $150,000 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].

Candidate Data Privacy

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