Associate Design Engineer, LV Devices

Harbinger Motors • Garden Grove, CA

20h

About The Position

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle company developing an EV platform for medium-duty vehicles and hybrids. The Associate Design Engineer, LV Devices, owns the engineering design of low-voltage components, such as electronic control modules, sensor systems, and lighting modules, through their full lifecycle. The role works cross-functionally with Electrical and Software Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality, and Program Management.

The engineer supports component concept and requirements definition, including interfaces with mechanical, electrical, and software systems, proof-of-concept studies, prototyping, and requirements documentation. The role also benchmarks off-the-shelf components; contributes to RFQ packages, Statements of Work, and supplier assessments; and leads component technical development using in-house and supplier resources.

Responsibilities span documenting design iterations and specifications, coordinating component schedules and supplier deliveries, preparing and reviewing Design Validation Plans and test results, maintaining release documentation in the PLM system, and supporting PPAP and SOP activities. In sustaining engineering, the engineer drives improvements to cost, quality, and functionality; leads root-cause activities for plant and field issues; supports supplier quality; 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

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

Responsibilities

• Own the engineering design of low-voltage components through their entire lifecycle.
• Support definition of component 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 creation of Request for Quote packages and Statements of Work, and assist with supplier assessments.
• Lead technical development of components using in-house capabilities and supplier resources.
• Document and communicate design iterations using 3D CAD, electrical specifications, and related materials.
• Maintain accurate component schedules, flag lead-time risks, and keep supplier deliveries on track for prototype and production builds.
• Document Design Validation Plans with suppliers and review test results to ensure product quality.
• Collect and maintain documentation needed to release components in the Product Lifecycle Management system.
• Support Production Part Approval Process and Start of Production activities.
• 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 necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee coverage paid.
• Early-stage stock options.
• Retirement savings options including 401(k), HSA, and FSA.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Annual vacation bonus.
• Wellness and fertility benefits.
• Cell phone stipend.
• Complimentary meals and stocked kitchens.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level