AME Equipment Engineer, Battery

Company OverviewHarbinger 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.Position OverviewWe're looking for an experienced 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.ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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.Full Lifecycle Management: Lead the entire equipment lifecycle: concept, specification, vendor selection, design review, installation, commissioning, ramp-up and continuous improvement.New Facility and Line Setup: Lead the planning, layout and installation of new battery manufacturing lines within existing or new facilities, including space optimization, utility requirements and seamless integration of equipment.Technical Expertise: Act as the technical expert for battery manufacturing equipment, including:Vendor Management & Collaboration: Partner with equipment suppliers, lead technical discussions, negotiate specifications and ensure on-time delivery and performance.DFM/DFA Integration: Collaborate with battery design and product engineering teams to optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA) on automated equipment.Process Optimization: Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance, uptime, yield and cycle time through data analysis, root cause analysis and robust solutions.Safety & Compliance: Ensure all equipment designs and installations meet safety standards, environmental compliance and relevant industry regulations.Team Development: Mentor and guide less experienced engineers, fostering technical excellence and continuous learning.Cross-Functional Leadership: Work with R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain and Facilities teams for successful project execution and integration of new equipment.Qualifications13+ 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.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.Deep expertise in various cell, module and 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.Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, 3DX, AutoCAD) for reviewing equipment designs and layouts.Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions for equipment issues.Self-starter with a sense of urgency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment.Team and result oriented.Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required for vendor visits, installations and support; This role requires up to 25% travel.Preferred QualificationsExperience with large-scale battery production.Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.Project management certification (e.g., PMP).Experience with battery cell chemistry and electrochemical principles.Previous experience working in a startup environment.Early-stage Stock Options.Robust Retirement Savings (401k, HSA, FSA).Annual Vacation Bonus.Wellness & Fertility Benefits.Cell Phone Stipend.Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens.Salary$150,000 - $190,000 USDEqual Opportunity EmployerHarbinger 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 or domestic partner status, age, military or veteran status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.AccessibilityHarbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at info@harbingermotors.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr