harbingermotors
Principal AME Equipment Engineer, Battery
At a Glance
- Location
- Garden Grove, California, United States
- Experience
- 13+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-18T10:57:23-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Certifications
- Lean
- PMP
- Six Sigma
Domain Knowledge
- Automation
- Automotive
- Energy
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Robotics
Requirements
13+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering, with at least 8+ years focused on battery manufacturing equipment in automotive EV or a related high-volume manufacturing industry (e.g., consumer electronics, energy storage).
Proven experience with factory layout planning, utility integration, and scaling manufacturing lines within new or expanding facilities.
Deep expertise in various cell, module & battery manufacturing processes (e.g., cell testing, assembly, welding, laser cleaning, foaming and module/pack assembly).
Proven history of bringing new, complex manufacturing equipment online from concept to high-volume production.
Strong understanding of automation principles, robotics, machine vision, and control systems in manufacturing.
Experience with equipment specification, procurement, vendor qualification, and contract negotiation.
Compensation & Benefits
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
Responsibilities
Principal Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Equipment Engineer
to lead the design concept, specifications, development, project management, installation and capability of the battery and module manufacturing equipment.
This role is critical for establishing and scaling our in-house battery production, improving safety, efficiency, quality, and innovation from concept to high volume mass production.
If you have a deep understanding of battery manufacturing processes and a history of delivering complex high volume equipment solutions in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Strategic Equipment Leadership:
Define and implement the long-term equipment strategy for battery cell and pack manufacturing, aligning with product roadmaps, production targets, and cost goals of the company.
About the Company
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.