Engineer Design

Auto req ID: 53504
Title: Engineer Design
Job Function: Engineering
Location: PDC
Workplace Category:Onsite
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

The Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI is home to the mantra – You dream it. We build it. Join our team as a Engineer Design.

Job Summary

Join our team as an Electrical Design Engineer, helping champion the development of low voltage electrical systems/components across our motorcycle portfolio. This position will collaborate with a global engineering development team to develop and validate component designs and ensure electrical functions meet H-D performance, quality, and cost benchmarks. This role requires hands-on problem solving, design rigor, and strong organizational skills to drive successful development of a wide-range of electrical system components.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop electrical component designs and test plans with global engineering partner and approve designs for production.
• Resolve technical issues by applying problem-solving techniques, collecting data, and facilitating cross-functional support from the Engineering and Test organizations.
• Support vehicle-level system integration activities, regulatory homologation events, pre-production vehicle builds, and vehicle launch builds.
• Decompose high-level requirements into system-level requirements across multiple motorcycle domains, which may include: Powertrain and engine control functions Lighting and electrical subsystem behaviors Ride mode management and vehicle configuration strategies Enhanced chassis control systems (ABS, traction, stability, braking) Rider interface, sensor integration, and other embedded functions
• Ensure that system requirements are traceable, testable, and aligned with program goals throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with development and test teams to drive robust systems verification plan that meets program milestones for DV, PV, SOP.
• Oversee component design decisions to ensure achievement of all program-level requirements with emphasis on simplification and optimization.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciecne, or a related technical field

Experience Requirements

A successful candidate will have at least 3 years of related experience. In addition, they will have demonstrated many of the following:

• Experience in transportation, automotive, powersports, or similar regulated environments. Understanding of automotive/motorcycle development cycles, safety considerations, and regulatory/environmental requirements.
• Creative approach to solving problems and ability to own issue resolution from data collection, data analysis, root cause identification, solution set generation, to selection of optimal solution.
• Strong interest (direct experience desired) working with electrical systems that utilize controller area networks (CAN) and Vector or similar CAN tools.
• Ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear, concise manner to multiple levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting verification/validation activities or integrating requirements into test plans is a plus.
• Experience in systems engineering, requirements engineering, controls engineering, or related technical fields.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson .

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 10 - 25%
Pay Range: $74,900 - $112,200
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)