Harbinger Motors Inc.
Automotive & MobilityDirect Greenhouse career site

Staff Mechanical Engineer, Powertrain

Pay
$170,000 – $200,000 per year
Location
Garden Grove, CA · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
10+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • 3D CAD (CATIA)
  • FEA stress and thermal analysis
  • powertrain design

Also useful

  • electric drive units
  • internal combustion engines
  • rotating component design

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • Pto

What You'll Do

  • Lead the design and development of key systems within the powertrain, covering Electric and Internal Combustion.
  • Break down complex technical challenges into smaller components and support junior engineers in delivering solutions.
  • Set standards and create best practices for others to follow in technical tasks (FEA, design guidelines, hand calculations etc).
  • Support the in-service products, leading failure investigations and cost-down exercises.
  • Work closely with manufacturing and quality to ensure the consistent output of our powertrain products, while supporting production ramp ups, supplier changes etc.
  • Deliver high quality, independent work.
  • Take in, process and communicate complex technical information to a wide audience.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience with emphasis on mechanical design.
  • A design engineer who has owned multiple powertrain systems from concept through full life in an automotive environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in working with Electric Drive Units (EDUs) and Internal Combustion (IC) engines,
  • Deep understanding of powertrain manufacturing processes.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD systems (CATIA preferred), FEA (stress analysis, thermal simulations etc) and the design of rotating components.
  • A clear communicator, who has a proven record of delivering complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams under tight deadline pressure.

Key Benefits & Perks

  • 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

California Pay Range $170,000—$200,000 USD

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.

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