OEM Inventory Technician
Harbinger
Sturgis, MI, USA
Posted on Nov 14, 2025
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.
The OEM Inventory Technician serves as the on-site representative for Harbinger at upfitter facilities, responsible for managing chassis inventory, conducting pre-upfit inspections, coordinating vehicle flow, and serving as the primary technical liaison between the OEM and upfitter operations. This position ensures proper handling, storage, and condition of chassis vehicles prior to and during the upfitting process.
What You’ll Do:
- Maintain accurate real-time inventory records of chassis on-site, including location tracking and status updates
- Monitor and manage chassis storage areas to ensure proper spacing, accessibility, and environmental protection
- Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies between physical counts and system records
- Perform thorough pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on all incoming chassis to identify transport damage, missing components, or manufacturing defects
- Document and photograph any damage or defects using standardized reporting procedures
- Monitor chassis condition during storage period and identify any deterioration or damage
- Ensure all relevant OEM reworks and updates completed prior to upfit release
- Perform chassis maintenance during storage including battery charging/replacement, fluid checks, and preventive service to keep units production-ready
- Execute software updates and ECU re-flashing as required by OEM engineering changes
- Conduct diagnostics using factory scan tools to identify and troubleshoot fault codes, drivability issues, and system malfunctions
- Complete running change installations and retrofit work as directed by OEM engineering
- Coordinate with upfitter maintenance team when chassis requires specialized service or parts
- Keep chassis operational and ready for production flow, minimizing downtime due to technical issues
- Troubleshoot chassis-related issues during the upfitting process
- Document and communicate recurring issues or trends to OEM engineering and quality teams
What You'll Need:
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in automotive technology or related field preferred
- ASE certifications or OEM technical certifications highly desirable
- 3+ years experience in automotive/commercial vehicle repair, dealership service operations, or manufacturing environment
- Previous experience with chassis inspection, vehicle inventory management, or quality control preferred
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with vehicle diagnostics, software programming, and repair procedures
- Knowledge of commercial vehicle systems including electrical, powertrain, chassis, and body builder integration
- Strong understanding of commercial vehicle chassis systems and components
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, wiring diagrams, and engineering specifications
- Proficient in vehicle inspection procedures and damage assessment
- Computer proficiency including inventory management systems, Microsoft Office, and database applications
- Hands-on diagnostic and repair capabilities using OEM scan tools, multimeters, and test equipment
- Experience with vehicle software updates, ECU programming, and module calibration procedures a plus
- Competent in mechanical repairs including electrical troubleshooting, component replacement, and system testing
- Knowledge of proper torque specifications, fluid requirements, and OEM service procedures
- Ability to maintain detailed service records
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 info@harbingermotors.com.
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