Senior Design Engineer, LV Devices

The role

You will own the engineering design of complex Low Voltage Subsystems and Components through their entire lifecycle. This includes establishing subsystem architecture, managing suppliers, and leading technical development and production launch.

What you will do

• Establish subsystem architecture and component requirements using vehicle and system requirements
• Define critical interfaces with mechanical, electrical and software systems
• Perform proof of concept studies and create prototypes
• Evaluate industry components and suppliers to determine sourcing strategy
• Co-develop Request for Quote packages and Statements of Work
• Lead technical development of components using in-house and supplier resources
• Ensure design iterations are documented via 3D CAD and electrical specifications
• Co-develop the Design Validation Plan and review test results
• Release components within the Product Lifecycle Management system
• Support Production Part Approval Process and Start of Production activities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field
• 4+ years of experience in product engineering, electrical or electromechanical design, system engineering, or technical program management
• Experience focused on automotive electromechanical control systems or wire harnesses
• Strong working knowledge of 3D CAD tools (e.g. CATIA, Solidworks, NX, or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of PLM/BOM management systems (e.g. Teamcenter, Enovia, or similar)
• Experience writing component specifications or RFQs
• Experience comparing supplier proposals on technical merit and cost
• Experience assessing supplier engineering, manufacturing and quality capability
• Working knowledge of APQP and PPAP
• Experience reviewing supplier DFMEAs and PFMEAs
• Solid understanding of low voltage electrical principles
• Understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet)

Nice to have

• Experience with ECAD systems like Capital Networks or Zuken
• Familiarity with automotive qualification standards such as AEC-Q, USCAR-2, ISO 16750 or CISPR 25
• Prior experience working at an early-stage electric vehicle startup
• Direct experience bringing a major ECU from prototype phase into high-volume production

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 bring a first-of-its-kind EV platform to support the demand for medium-duty EVs and Hybrids.