Associate Design Engineer, LV Devices

Harbinger Motors Inc.•Garden Grove, CA

1d•$120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle company developing an EV platform for the medium-duty vehicle market. The Associate Design Engineer, LV Devices owns the engineering design of low-voltage components, such as electronic control modules, sensor systems, and lighting modules, throughout their lifecycle. The role works cross-functionally with Electrical and Software Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Program Management. The engineer supports requirements and interface definition, performs proof-of-concept studies, builds prototypes, and documents component requirements. They benchmark off-the-shelf components, help prepare RFQ packages and SOWs, and support supplier assessment. They lead component technical development using internal capabilities and suppliers, document design iterations, manage schedules and supplier deliveries, and prepare and review Design Validation Plans and test results. The role also supports production launch by maintaining release documentation in the PLM system and assisting with PPAP and SOP activities. In sustaining engineering, the engineer drives improvements to cost, quality, and functionality; leads root-cause work for plant and field issues; supports supplier quality issues; and manages Engineering Change Orders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
Internship or extracurricular experience in product engineering, electrical or electromechanical design, systems engineering, or technical program management, specifically focused on automotive electromechanical control systems or wire harnesses.
Experience with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar.
Solid understanding of low-voltage electrical principles, mechanical packaging concepts, and automotive durability factors.
Basic understanding of automotive connectors and pinouts.
Ability to identify, track, and communicate key project milestones and activities.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to bridge hardware, software, and non-technical teams.

Nice To Haves

Automotive communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, or Automotive Ethernet.
Prior experience working at an early-stage electric vehicle startup.
Experience in SAE Collegiate Design Series, such as FSAE or Baja.

Responsibilities

Support definition of critical interfaces with mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
Perform proof-of-concept studies and create prototypes to validate initial assumptions.
Collect and document component requirements.
Benchmark available off-the-shelf components.
Support preparation of RFQ packages and Statements of Work with Supply Chain colleagues and assist with supplier assessment.
Lead technical development of assigned components using in-house capabilities and supplier resources.
Document and communicate design iterations through 3D CAD, electrical specifications, and related materials.
Maintain accurate component schedules, flag lead-time risks early, and keep supplier deliveries on track for prototype and production builds.
Document the Design Validation Plan with suppliers and review test results to ensure product quality.
Collect and maintain documentation required to release components in the PLM system.
Support PPAP and SOP activities for assigned components.
Drive continuous improvement in component cost, quality, and functionality.
Lead root-cause activities for plant and field issues and support supplier quality issues.
Initiate and manage Engineering Change Orders as needed.
Identify, track, and communicate key project milestones and activities.
Communicate across hardware, software, and non-technical teams.