About the role#
Harbinger is seeking an MES Intern to support our manufacturing operations in Garden Grove. You will work directly with our production teams to maintain the systems that keep our electric vehicle assembly lines running. This is a full-time role focused on hands-on hardware support and system troubleshooting.
What you'll do#
- Act as the primary onsite point of contact for machine operators, supervisors, and production staff regarding MES or traceability systems.
- Troubleshoot, repair, and deploy factory floor hardware including barcode scanners, label printers, thin clients, tablets, and operator workstations.
- Create, triage, and resolve help desk tickets in real-time, ensuring detailed documentation of root causes and fixes.
- Perform routine IT tasks such as password resets, managing Active Directory user accounts, and testing local network connectivity.
- Conduct routine daily checks on critical floor IT equipment to identify and resolve potential failures.
- Collaborate with process engineers, QA, and senior IT staff to investigate recurring system issues and test new MES configurations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program or higher in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or MIS.
- Basic knowledge of Windows 10/11 troubleshooting, PC hardware, and standard office applications.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize multiple urgent requests.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Garden Grove, California.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: This position is 100% on-site, requiring 40 hours per week.
- Compensation: $25-35 USD per hour.
- Relocation: A $1,000 stipend is provided for interns living more than 50 miles from the facility.
About Harbinger
Harbinger is a commercial electric vehicle company based in Garden Grove, California. Founded in 2021, the firm develops proprietary vehicle technologies for the medium-duty electric vehicle market. It currently employs 399 people. The company focuses on building electric platforms for commercial use.
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