Lead Technician - Wiring Harness

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.

Responsibilities

Review incoming work request tickets in Jira and manage work assignments for the other wiring harness technicians; Review work order tickets for completeness of instructions, make kits for the wiring harness techs, and update status of Jira tickets; Track and maintain inventory of hardware in the lab; Coach junior techs on the correct tools and techniques for crimping, soldering, and other tasks associated; Diagnose faulty harnesses and make necessary repairs; Make complex harnesses and PCBAs, as required; Support audits to ensure high quality of harnesses; Enforce very high cleanliness and safety standards in the lab

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Lab Manager; Preferably managing a power electronics or electrical lab within the automotive or aerospace industry; Experience with managing technicians; Experience with tools like Jira and Coupa; Strong communication skills - both verbal and written; Understanding of 2D drawing layout; Motivation to learn on the job and take ownership

Nice to have

IPC Certification: Current or prior IPC/WHMA-A-620 (Certified IPC Specialist) status; Soldering Standards: Familiarity with J-STD-001 for soldered electrical and electronic assemblies; EV Experience: Knowledge of high-voltage safety protocols and orange-cable handling/shielding; Lean Methodologies: Experience with 5S, Six Sigma, or similar quality management frameworks