Lead Technician - Wiring Harness

Harbinger Motors Inc.•Garden Grove, CA

12h•$100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Lab Manager; preferably managing a power electronics or electrical lab within the automotive or aerospace industry
Experience with managing technicians
Experience with tools like Jira and Coupa
Strong communication skills - both verbal and written
Understanding of 2D drawing layout
Motivation to learn on the job and take ownership

Nice To Haves

IPC Certification: Current or prior IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Certified IPC Specialist) status.
Soldering Standards: Familiarity with J-STD-001 for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies.
EV Experience: Knowledge of high-voltage safety protocols and orange-cable handling/shielding.
Lean Methodologies: Experience with 5S, Six Sigma, or similar quality management frameworks.

Responsibilities

Review incoming work request tickets in Jira and manage work assignments for the other wiring harness technicians
Review work order tickets for completeness of instructions, make kits for the wiring harness techs, and update status of Jira tickets
Track and maintain inventory of hardware in the lab
Coach junior techs on the correct tools and techniques for crimping, soldering, and other tasks associated
Diagnose faulty harnesses and make necessary repairs
Make complex harnesses and PCBAs, as required
Support audits to ensure high quality of harnesses
Enforce very high cleanliness and safety standards in the lab