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Intern, MES

Harbinger Motors Inc.
Location
Garden Grove, CA
Posted
15 days ago
Department
Internships
Salary
$25-35
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Enrolled in Bachelor’s degree program or greater in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science/Software Engineering, and/or Data Science / MIS
  • Work authorized in the United States OR ability to obtain J-1/F-1 visa
  • Basic knowledge of Windows 10/11 troubleshooting, PC hardware, and standard office applications
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize multiple urgent requests in a fast-paced, high-traffic manufacturing environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively translate technical issues between production staff and senior engineering teams
  • Must be able to work the standard first shift, with occasional flexibility for early morning start times or crossover meetings
Nice to have
  • Previous exposure to a manufacturing or plant floor environment
  • Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and how MES applications connect with factory equipment
  • Familiarity with basic networking concepts (IP addresses, switches, and routers)
What the job really is

As an Intern on the MES team at Harbinger, you will support the Manufacturing Execution System by troubleshooting technical issues on the shop floor, documenting problems and solutions, and collaborating with various engineering teams. Your role will involve hands-on work with hardware deployment, ticket management, and basic IT administration, providing a valuable experience in a fast-paced electric vehicle startup environment.

Benefits
  • $1,000 relocation stipend for interns residing more than 50 miles from Garden Grove, CA
  • Hourly rate of $25-35 USD per hour
Things to weigh
  • Internship duration is limited to 8-15 weeks, which may not provide extensive long-term experience
  • Role involves frontline support which may include dealing with urgent issues under pressure
  • No specific mention of mentorship or training opportunities during the internship
Job score3.6/5
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Freshness4/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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