Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Harbinger Motors is expanding, and we are looking for an Equipment Maintenance Engineer to support our advanced EV manufacturing lines (Battery, General Assembly, EDU, Stator/Hairpin). This role ensures high equipment reliability, uptime, and performance across highly automated production systems. You will collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers to diagnose failures, implement improvements, and drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Equipment Reliability & Maintenance

Perform advanced troubleshooting and resolve electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation-related failures.

Maximize uptime for critical equipment and meet key maintenance KPIs (MTBF, MTTR, OEE).

Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance plans (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, and failure analysis).

Conduct root-cause analyses (RCA, 5 Whys, Ishikawa) and implement robust corrective and preventive actions.

Automation & Controls

Troubleshoot and program PLCs at a basic to intermediate level (Siemens/Allen-Bradley).

Manage industrial communication networks, including Ethernet/IP, Profinet, CAN, and Modbus.

Configure drives, servo motors, sensors, HMIs, and industrial safety systems.

Interpret and update electrical schematics, P&IDs, and pneumatic diagrams.

Mechanical & Industrial Systems

Maintain and optimize mechanical systems, including transmissions, actuators, bearings, alignments, torque specifications, vacuum systems, pumps, and chillers.

Diagnose mechanical failures related to vibration, temperature, noise, or abnormal behavior.

Replace, adjust, and evaluate wear and tear on critical machine components.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

Lead improvement projects focused on efficiency, automation upgrades, safety, and downtime reduction.

Collaborate with integrators, OEMs, and suppliers for troubleshooting and system upgrades.

Document equipment modifications in accordance with quality standards (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 preferred).

Support engineering change processes (ECR/ECN).

Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, ISO standards, and machine-safety regulations (EN/ISO 12100, 13849).

Participate in risk assessments, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, safety audits, and 5S/6S activities.

Implement engineering controls to proactively reduce operational risks.

Production Support

Provide direct, hands-on support during critical equipment failures and production ramp-ups.

Train and mentor maintenance technicians on advanced troubleshooting and repair methodologies.

Ensure equipment consistently meets cycle time, quality, and performance requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

2–5 years of experience in the maintenance of automated manufacturing equipment.

Hands-on experience with automated assembly equipment, robotics, End-of-Line (EOL) testing, and servo-driven systems.

Certifications:

Siemens or Rockwell Automation (basic to intermediate)

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Six Sigma (Yellow or Green Belt)

Predictive Maintenance (vibration analysis, thermography)

Additional Experience:

Hands-on experience with robotics (Fanuc, ABB, or KUKA).

Prior experience in automotive, electric vehicle (EV), electronics, or other high-automation environments.

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