AME Equipment Engineer - Controls
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.Position OverviewWe are seeking an AME Equipment Engineer - Controls to lead the design, development, programming, and commissioning of robust control systems for our cutting-edge Advanced Manufacturing Equipment. This role is central to Harbinger's Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) team and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and integrate advanced automation technologies as we rapidly scale to high-volume production. What You'll Do: Controls System Architecture: Design, develop, and deploy the entire control system architecture, including PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), HMI (Human-Machine Interface), and SCADA systems for all AME equipment and integrated manufacturing processes. Automation Integration: Program and integrate complex automation technologies across the facility, specifically focusing on systems like robotic welding/joining, high-speed conveyance, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), large mechanical presses, precision dispensing, and advanced machine vision applications. Electrical Design & Safety: Design robust electrical control systems, develop detailed wiring diagrams and schematics (EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical), and ensure all systems adhere to critical industrial safety standards (ANSI/RIA 15.06, ISO 13849). Data & MES Integration: Define and implement robust methods for data acquisition and transfer between equipment control systems and the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) for tracking OEE, quality metrics, process variables, and production history. Project Execution: Lead the controls-related aspects of equipment projects from concept through final site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and production ramp-up, managing vendors and project timelines effectively. Troubleshooting & OEE: Provide hands-on, expert-level technical support for the manufacturing and maintenance teams to quickly diagnose and resolve complex electrical, software, and networking issues to maximize equipment OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness). Standardization & Documentation: Define and maintain a structured methodology for PLC code standards, version control, backups, and comprehensive electrical/software documentation across the entire manufacturing footprint Who You Are: Experience: 5-8+ years of hands-on experience as a Controls or Automation Engineer, with a significant focus on high-volume manufacturing automation in the automotive EV or related high-speed sector. Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Me...