EE Lab Manager

Harbinger Motors•Garden Grove, CA

About The Position

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle company focused on developing electric and hybrid platforms for medium-duty vehicles. The EE Lab Manager oversees the day-to-day operations and infrastructure of the EE Lab, including equipment, testing capabilities, inventory, and technician work assignments. The role develops the lab to support current and future power electronics and hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing needs, maintains equipment schedules and calibration, upholds high safety standards, and tracks expenditures against departmental budgets.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as a Lab Manager.
Experience managing technicians.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Understanding of 2D drawing layout.
Motivation to learn on the job and take ownership.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a power electronics or electrical lab, preferably in the automotive or aerospace industry.
Experience with tools such as Jira and Coupa.

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the EE Lab.
Own infrastructure development for the EE Lab, including equipment, testing capabilities, and inventory management.
Manage a team of wiring harness technicians and their work assignments.
Develop the EE Lab to meet current and future testing needs, including power electronics and HiL.
Track equipment maintenance schedules and calibration.
Review incoming work requests and manage technician assignments.
Enforce very high safety standards.
Track lab expenditures against departmental budgets.