AME Equipment Engineer, Battery

The role

This person will lead the design, specification, development, and installation of battery and module manufacturing equipment. They will manage the full equipment lifecycle to scale in-house battery production.

What you will do

• Define and implement long-term equipment strategy for battery cell and pack manufacturing
• Lead the entire equipment lifecycle from concept to continuous improvement
• Lead planning, layout, and installation of new battery manufacturing lines
• Act as technical expert for battery manufacturing equipment
• Partner with equipment suppliers for technical discussions and negotiation
• Collaborate with design teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly
• Drive continuous improvement for equipment performance, uptime, yield, and cycle time
• Ensure equipment designs and installations meet safety and environmental standards
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers
• Work with R&D, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Facilities teams

Required qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing engineering
• 8+ years focused on battery manufacturing equipment in automotive EV or related high-volume manufacturing industry
• Experience with factory layout planning, utility integration, and scaling manufacturing lines
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• Expertise in cell, module and battery manufacturing processes
• History of bringing new, complex manufacturing equipment online from concept to high-volume production
• Understanding of automation principles, robotics, machine vision, and control systems
• Experience with equipment specification, procurement, vendor qualification, and contract negotiation
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, 3DX, AutoCAD)
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Self-starter with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous startup environment
• Team and result oriented

Nice to have

• Experience 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

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
• Wellness & Fertility Benefits
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Complimentary Meals & Stocked Kitchens

About the company

Harbinger is an American commercial electric vehicle (EV) company. They aim to provide an EV platform to support demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.