BatteryTest Technician

About Harbinger

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.

Harbinger Motors is seeking a Battery Test Technician to join our fast-paced and innovative team. In this hands-on role, you'll be instrumental in the characterization and validation of high-voltage battery packs, contributing to the development of our cutting-edge electric vehicle technology.

What You'll Do

As a member of our Battery Test Team, your responsibilities will include:

• Building and fabricating: Constructing test harnesses, fixtures, and test stands.
• Test Execution: Operating test equipment, running and monitoring active test setups, and assisting with battery safety testing.
• Instrumentation and Data Collection: Instrumenting Devices Under Test (DUTs) with sensors and making thermocouples for accurate data collection.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Diagnosing and resolving wiring issues, maintaining test equipment, and ensuring a neat and organized lab environment.
• Collaboration: Supporting test engineers on various projects that involve thermally, mechanically, and electrically stressing components, and occasionally assisting offsite.
  
  

What You Bring

• Experience: 2+ years of experience in a technician role or similar within an aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, or lab environment.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrated fabrication and assembly skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• Prior experience working with or around electric vehicle batteries and high voltage systems.
  
  

Who You Are

We're looking for a responsible and self-motivated team player who thrives in a dynamic startup environment. You're someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of doing things right, and can operate with minimal oversight. Each week brings new challenges, offering a continuous opportunity to learn and develop valuable, hands-on engineering lab skills.

Additional Details

This is a full-time, onsite position with typical hours between 8 AM and 5 PM.

Key Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision (HDV) – 100% employee covered
• Early-stage Stock Options
• Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Parental Leave
• Annual Vacation Bonus
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens
  
  

California Pay Range

$80,000—$100,000 USD

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

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