Battery Test Engineer, Reliability
Harbinger
About Harbinger
Harbinger Motors Inc. is a Southern California-based electric vehicle manufacturer on a mission to transform the automotive and transportation industries, bringing to market EVs developed from the ground up to address the needs of the Medium Duty vehicle industry. This broad, and to date poorly addressed, market segment includes class 4 to 7 commercial delivery vehicles, RVs and utility vehicles, among others. Leveraging a foundation of proprietary, in-house developed vehicle technologies, Harbinger's first-of-its-kind EV platform will bring enhancements in vehicle performance, durability and operator comfort. And importantly, Harbinger's vehicles will be priced for zero acquisition premium relative to traditional gas- and diesel-based competitors, removing one of the most tenacious barriers to EV adoption.
Harbinger's team, with operations in Southern California and Michigan, includes industry veterans with expertise in powertrain, battery, chassis and software development, along with leaders in advanced manufacturing, corporate development, operations and finance. Our team members come from leading innovators, both in and out of the automotive industry, including Tesla, Rivian, Canoo, Ford, Anduril, and SpaceX.
Founded in 2021, Harbinger is a venture-backed startup on a rapid growth trajectory, looking for candidates that thrive on tackling complex challenges and who share in our passion to bring clean transportation alternatives to a segment of the market starving for innovation.
The Harbinger battery team is looking to add a battery test engineer to work to develop and validate the battery pack electrical performance. This key team member will work closely with other test engineers and with product and design release engineers to ensure that the pack behaves reliably to the design specifications and ensure performance is optimized. The test engineer will be responsible for writing procedures, developing test software, and building out test stations while conducting a variety of experiments to define the limits of our battery pack.
What You’ll Do:
- Work closely with other battery test engineers, design engineers, BMS engineers, and system engineers to characterize and validate battery pack behavior through testing.
- Design and build test setups to determine the reliability of the battery pack and various battery pack components including cooling hoses, shunts, contactors, etc.
- Develop test software for executing and automating test cases using LabVIEW, Arduino, etc.
- Specify requirements for Design Validation Plan test procedures, including instrumentation, data acquisition, and post processing methods.
- Author test cases to validate component performance against requirements.
- Stay on top of test schedules and perform regular functional checks. Keep organized and accurate records of test results.
- Prioritize safety and organization in the lab.
- Strong experience setting up fixtures and simple and/or complex automation. Enjoys building things.
- Previous experience testing EV batteries or other electrical sub-systems.
- Good understanding of how electric vehicle batteries work, general design, and major components.
- Experience developing custom test software with LabVIEW, Arduino, CANalyzer, etc. The ideal candidate has experience programming battery cyclers to operate based on logic using CAN messages.
- Previous hands-on experience in a lab is required. The candidate should be comfortable working around high-voltage and using hand tools, fabricating simple wiring projects, and debugging low-voltage test setups.
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation, including thermocouples, pressure transducers, shunts, and oscilloscopes.
- Proficiency using Python or Matlab to analyze large datasets.
Rev up your career with our electrifying compensation and benefits package! At Harbinger Motors, we understand that your skills, experience, and expertise are as unique as our cutting-edge electric vehicles. That's why we tailor our offers to suit your individual profile, considering your years of experience, specialized knowledge, and market demands.
In addition to a competitive base salary, our perks charge ahead of the competition:
- 100% Comprehensive Health Coverage: You are covered with top-tier medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Accelerate Your Wealth: As an early stage employee, you'll have the opportunity to rev up your financial future with early-stage stock options.
- Unleash Your Time: Take control of your work-life balance. Salaried teammates receive flexible PTO and the freedom to celebrate holidays and wellness days as you see fit.
- Cruise into Vacations: Enjoy an exciting annual vacation stipend to help you recharge your batteries.
- Fuel Your Day: Forget brown bag lunches; we've got you covered with paid lunches and dinners to keep you energized.
These are just a few of our benefits and perks, as we're constantly adjusting and adding more benefits to best serve our teammates. At Harbinger Motors, we don't just offer jobs; we provide the fuel for your career journey. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable transportation, where your hard work and dedication are always rewarded.
Get ready to drive your career forward with us!