Vehicle Technician (Contract)

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.

Job Overview

The Vehicle Technician is responsible for performing high-quality repairs and rework on electric vehicles to ensure each unit meets all functional and quality standards before release. This role requires strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and precision in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do:

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on electric vehicles according to defined processes and specifications.

• Conduct rework to correct manufacturing or assembly issues identified by Quality or Engineering.

• Diagnose issues using tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic software.

• Execute repairs following approved work instructions, torque specifications, and safety protocols.

• Verify repair quality and functionality before vehicle release.

• Document all repair and rework activities accurately in tracking systems or travelers.

• Maintain organized, clean work areas and care for tools and equipment.

• Follow all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) procedures, including high-voltage safety.

• Communicate findings, part needs, and process improvements to team leads and engineering support.

• Support continuous improvement efforts to reduce rework, improve first-time quality, and increase efficiency.

Who You Are:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in automotive, EV, or manufacturing repair (assembly or service).

• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or diagnostic systems.

• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.

• Basic computer skills for data entry and work documentation.

• Excellent attention to detail, craftsmanship, and pride in quality work.

• Strong commitment to teamwork, communication, and workplace safety.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certificate or relevant training preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Harbinger is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Harbinger is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].

Candidate Data Privacy

Harbinger may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Harbinger may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Harbinger may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our HR, legal, and finance teams, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Harbinger affiliates; and (iii) Harbinger’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Harbinger may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job posting shall be considered the property of Harbinger and are not subject to payment of referral or placement fees if any such candidate is later hired by Harbinger unless you have a signed written agreement in place with us which covers the applicable job posting.