AME Equipment Engineer, Battery

Harbinger Motors Inc.•Garden Grove, CA

4d•$150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Harbinger is seeking an experienced Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Equipment Engineer to lead the design concept, specifications, development, project management, installation, and capability of battery and module manufacturing equipment. The role will help establish and scale in-house battery production, improving safety, efficiency, quality, and innovation from concept through high-volume mass production. The engineer will define the long-term equipment strategy for battery cell and pack manufacturing and manage equipment through its full lifecycle, including concept development, specification, vendor selection, design review, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and continuous improvement. The role will also lead planning, layout, and installation of manufacturing lines in existing or new facilities, including space optimization, utility requirements, and equipment integration. As the technical equipment expert, this person will collaborate with suppliers and internal battery design, product engineering, R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams. The position focuses on integrating designs for manufacturability and assembly, optimizing equipment performance, uptime, yield, and cycle time, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and mentoring less experienced engineers. Travel domestically and internationally is required as needed, up to 25%.

Requirements

13 or more years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, including at least 8 years focused on battery manufacturing equipment in automotive EV or another high-volume manufacturing industry.
Proven experience with factory layout planning, utility integration, and scaling manufacturing lines in new or expanding facilities.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
Deep expertise in cell, module, and battery manufacturing processes, such as cell testing, assembly, welding, laser cleaning, foaming, and module or pack assembly.
Demonstrated experience bringing complex manufacturing equipment online from concept through high-volume production.
Strong understanding of manufacturing automation principles, robotics, machine vision, and control systems.
Experience with equipment specification, procurement, vendor qualification, and contract negotiation.
Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, 3DX, or AutoCAD for reviewing equipment designs and layouts.
Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions for equipment issues.
Self-starter with a sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment.
Team-oriented and results-oriented.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required, up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large-scale battery production.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
Project management certification, such as PMP.
Experience with battery cell chemistry and electrochemical principles.
Previous experience working in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

Define and implement the long-term equipment strategy for battery cell and pack manufacturing, aligned with product roadmaps, production targets, and company cost goals.
Lead the equipment lifecycle, including concept, specification, vendor selection, design review, installation, commissioning, ramp-up, and continuous improvement.
Plan, lay out, and install battery manufacturing lines in existing or new facilities, optimizing space, utility requirements, and equipment integration.
Serve as the technical expert for battery manufacturing equipment.
Partner with equipment suppliers, lead technical discussions, negotiate specifications, and ensure on-time delivery and equipment performance.
Collaborate with battery design and product engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) on automated equipment.
Improve equipment performance, uptime, yield, and cycle time using data analysis, root cause analysis, and robust solutions.
Ensure equipment designs and installations meet safety standards, environmental compliance requirements, and applicable industry regulations.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning.
Coordinate with R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams to execute projects and integrate new equipment.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed for vendor visits, installations, and support, up to 25%.