Intern, Powertrain Manufacturing Job at Harbinger Motors (Garden Grove)

Powertrain Manufacturing Test Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated Manufacturing Test Engineer to join our Powert...

Location

United States , Garden Grove

Salary:

120000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Harbinger Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
5-10+ years of experience in test engineering, preferably in electric powertrain or automotive manufacturing
Proven experience with specifying, sourcing, and launching automated test equipment in a high-volume environment
Experience with test automation, data acquisition systems, and industrial instrumentation
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and design of experiments (DOE) methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Job Responsibility

Define and manage test specifications, parameters, and acceptance criteria to ensure functional and quality compliance
Analyze test data, diagnose failures, and implement root cause analysis and corrective actions
Drive continuous improvement of testing processes through data-driven analysis, process optimization, and feedback loops with manufacturing engineering and quality teams
Train maintenance and production teams on test equipment operation and troubleshooting procedures
Lead the end-to-end sourcing and implementation of a high-volume electric drive unit EOL test rig, including scope definition, RFQ generation, vendor evaluation and selection, and technical/commercial alignment with internal stakeholders
Oversee vendor management through design, build, FAT/SAT, and on-site commissioning, ensuring successful integration and production launch at the manufacturing facility with full adherence to safety, quality, and throughput requirements

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Engine Controls Engineer

The Engine Controls Engineer plays an important role in advancing the design and...

Location

United States , Waukesha

Salary:

Not provided

Energy Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
7+ years of relevant work experience
Experience in automotive development and calibration, or a related engineering discipline
Hands-on experience with engine and engine component development
Experience in powertrain calibration software - ATI/CAN or similar
Hands-on experience with ATI Vision as applied to engine control systems
Extensive experience in new IC engine control system design and development
Proficiency in developing internal combustion engines, including understanding of the effects of spark control, adjusting AFR for best performance and emissions, durability, control system components, intake/exhaust system pressure, and emissions testing
Develops, tests, and integrates complex system components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans

Job Responsibility

Designs, validates, and brings new engine controls (throttles, mixers, fuel control, ignition systems) to market
Specifies precise new engine design requirements
Develops, tests, and integrates complex engine control components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans
Creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials
Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize complex and advanced component and system designs for manufacturability
Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineers
Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary
Other duties as assigned

Fulltime

Staff Engine Design Engineer - Architect

The Staff Engine Design Engineer - Architect plays an important role in advancin...

Location

United States , Waukesha

Salary:

Not provided

Energy Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
7+ years of relevant work experience
Experience in an Automotive, Design, or a related engineering discipline
Hands-on experience with engine and engine component design
Experience in powertrain design and analysis – CREO or similar
Hands-on experience with FEA as applied to engine design
Broad experience in new IC engine design using Creo or equivalent
Ability to create design for internal combustion engines, including cases, heads, valvetrain, rotating assembly, belt drives, exhaust systems, and intake systems
History in designing, testing, and integration of complex components and evaluation of overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates design, product specifications, process validation plans, and testing for a variety of complex products and/or components

Job Responsibility

Design engine systems and components for using design reviews, calculations, problem solving, and simulation input to support overall engine and generator design
Evaluate the engine and systems designs relative to performance and emissions
Conduct system analysis using calculations to aid in optimizing the peak and reliability performance of the engine/generator
Interpret testing results and collaborate with cross-functional teams through design reviews and technical discussions to guide product development
Contribute to the development of engine workflows and analysis best practices to improve group efficiency and accuracy
Document project objectives, methods, and results using standardized reporting formats
Apply data analysis techniques, including Matlab/Simulink or Python-based scripting, and machine learning to support predictive modeling and performance forecasting
Stay informed on relevant technologies, tools, and industry trends to support continuous improvement

Fulltime

Mechanical Engineer II-Engine Design

The Mechanical Engineer II - Engine Design plays an important role in advancing ...

Location

United States , Waukesha

Salary:

Not provided

Energy Systems

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
2 or more years of relevant work experience
Experience in an Automotive, Development, or a related engineering discipline
Hands-on experience with engine and engine component design with CREO
Experience in powertrain design and development/testing
Hands-on experience with engine calculations as applied to engine design
Experience in new IC engine design using Creo or equivalent
Ability to create design for internal combustion engines, including cases, heads, valvetrain, rotating assembly, belt drives, exhaust systems, and intake systems
Develops, tests, and integrates complex components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates design, product specifications, process validation plans, and testing for a variety of complex products and/or components

Job Responsibility

Design engine systems and components for using design reviews, calculations, problem solving, and simulation input to support overall engine and generator design
Evaluate the engine and systems designs relative to performance and emissions
Conduct system analysis using calculations to aid in optimizing the peak and reliability performance of the engine/generator
Interpret testing results and collaborate with cross-functional teams through design reviews and technical discussions to guide product development
Contribute to the development of engine workflows and analysis best practices to improve group efficiency and accuracy
Document project objectives, methods, and results using standardized reporting formats
Apply data analysis techniques, including Matlab/Simulink or Python-based scripting, and machine learning to support predictive modeling and performance forecasting
Stay informed on relevant technologies, tools, and industry trends to support continuous improvement

Fulltime

Intern, Powertrain Engineering

Working in the powertrain department you will be working on the design and devel...

Location

United States , Garden Grove

Salary:

25.00 - 35.00 USD / Hour

Harbinger Motors

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Undergraduate for Mechanical Engineering or similar applicable degree
Work authorized in the United States OR ability to obtain J-1/F-1 visa
Working knowledge of CAD design software
Good fundamental knowledge of engineering principals
Ability to learn fast and be adaptable to new challenges

Job Responsibility

Design and analysis components for future EDU product
Conduct development tests to prove out new features and components
Investigation of development issues
Design improvements and adaptation for manufacturing processes

What we offer

A $1,000 relocation stipend is available for interns currently residing more than 50 miles from Garden Grove, CA

Fulltime

Staff Technical Program Manager Powertrain Operations

Archer is an aerospace company building an all-electric vertical takeoff and lan...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

248186.00 - 260595.00 USD / Year

Archer Aviation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
5 years of experience in technical program management, operations program leadership, and manufacturing execution within high-tech hardware industries in aerospace, or automotive, or robotics
OR Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
7 years of experience in technical program management, operations program leadership, and manufacturing execution within high-tech hardware industries in aerospace, or automotive, or robotics
Willingness to travel 10% domestically

Job Responsibility

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of complex, cross-functional hardware and software programs from concept through production
Oversee program operations across Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Test, Supply Chain, and Software teams
Establish and manage relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Define and drive technical and business initiatives critical to program success
Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks
Develop and maintain program schedules, KPIs, and dashboards using tools such as Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, and Excel
Implement continuous improvement practices across program management processes
Direct the critical path and resource allocation
Coordinate operational readiness and production ramp-up for new products
Support cross-domain projects in AI, autonomy, robotics, and software-driven hardware integration

Fulltime

Senior Sourcing Specialist - Powertrain

This position is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies fo...

Location

United States , Oak Brook

Salary:

107000.00 - 164000.00 USD / Year

CNH Industrial

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Business, or related field
8+ years of procurement or commodity management experience, preferably in off-road, automotive, or heavy-equipment manufacturing
Experience managing large, strategic, and high‑complexity suppliers
Proven success in global sourcing, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization within a manufacturing environment

Job Responsibility

Analyze cost trends and new product offerings to identify and deliver purchasing cost reductions
Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers focused on long-term value, innovation, and service
Support supplier audits, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure supplier capacity aligns with CNH Industrial’s demand forecasts
Partner with Engineering on design changes, NPI programs, and sourcing transitions
Lead negotiations on pricing, commercial terms, and long-term agreements
Develop and execute cost-reduction initiatives across assigned commodities
Collaborate with Finance and Engineering to establish cost targets and maintain benchmark pricing
Represent Purchasing in design reviews, technical discussions, and program meetings
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to support on-time, cost-effective project execution

What we offer

Hybrid work arrangements (3 days in office/2 days remote)
Savings & Retirement benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Fertility & Family building support
Employee Assistance Programs
Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

Fulltime

Key Account Manager – Automotive OEM

A global industrial and technology business supplying complex power, electronics...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

85000.00 - 110000.00 GBP / Year

Perigon Search

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience owning one or two major OEM or Tier 1 accounts (JLR, VW Group, BMW, Stellantis or similar)
Automotive experience, ideally within EV, powertrain, electronics or industrial systems
Background from a Tier 1 supplier, industrial automation business or technology vendor selling into OEMs
Experience managing multi-million, long-cycle programmes rather than short-term transactions
Strong stakeholder management skills across technical and commercial functions
A commercially disciplined, structured approach to account management

Job Responsibility

Ownership of a flagship automotive OEM account within the UK
Development and execution of a structured account plan aligned to EV, powertrain and manufacturing roadmaps
Building senior relationships across engineering, procurement, programmes and management
Identifying opportunities early in the programme lifecycle rather than responding only to RFQs
Leading commercial activity including proposals, pricing, negotiations and contracts
Coordinating internal technical, product, delivery and leadership teams
Maintaining a regular on-site presence to build credibility and influence

What we offer

KPI-based bonus structure with upside
Car allowance and full corporate benefits package

Fulltime

Intern, Powertrain Manufacturing

Harbinger Motors

Location:
United States , Garden Grove

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 13, 2026

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