Harbinger Motors
Engineering Technician, Powertrain Test
Garden Grove, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Jul 8, 2026
- Location
- Garden Grove, CA
Garden Grove, California, United States - Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent practical experience; technical school certificate or Associate's degree in a related technical field is highly valued.
About the job
Set up, instrument, operate, and tear down electric powertrain test articles to validate performance and durability for commercial EVs.
What you'll do
- Set up powertrain components on dynamometers and test rigs, instrument hardware, and assemble or disassemble systems for testing.
- Fabricate test fixtures, cooling loops, and high- and low-voltage wiring harnesses; troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
- Maintain a high-voltage-safe lab and document test anomalies, teardown findings, and hardware iterations with engineers.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in automotive, aerospace, or heavy-duty powertrain testing and assembly.
- Proficiency with standard shop tools, torque wrenches, multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and basic fabrication equipment.
- Understanding of mechanical systems and high-voltage electrical safety protocols up to 800V+.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, organizational, and technical documentation skills.
Nice to have
- Dynamometer test cells, data acquisition systems, custom wiring harnesses, sensor instrumentation, or custom mounting hardware experience.
- Jira familiarity; advanced degree or certifications such as ASE, High-Voltage Safety Training, or Machining/Welding certifications.
Pay
$35-45/hr (base salary)
Tools
dynamometers, test rigs, thermocouples, pressure transducers, accelerometers, flow meters, multi-meters, oscilloscopes
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