Design Engineer - Electrical Innovation

Auto req ID: 27320
Title: Design Engineer - Electrical Innovation
Job Function: Engineering
Location: PDC
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 Design Engineer - Electrical Innovation.

Job Summary

The Innovation Engineer – Electrical will support our organization’s vision to build our legend and lead through innovation, evolution, and emotion. In this role, the successful candidate will develop and implement the early innovation work for our electrical system horizon project plan and ensure that our Systems Delivery teams are set up for success. Utilizing their strong communication, project management, and technical skills, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with cross functional stakeholders to refine technical roadmaps and deliver on innovation project milestones.

Job Responsibilities

Drive early development work for our rider assistance systems, infotainment, and related electrical system technical roadmaps
Support the early EE architectural work to provide long-term customer value and realize business opportunities
Develop and evaluate new functions, features, and systems on motorcycles in a rapid prototyping or proof of concept environment
Design electrical components and/or software using a combination of “off the shelf” and custom hardware to support innovation exploration and research projects
Define project plans and establish innovation phase milestones for specific deliverables within each of our key focus areas
Collaborate with Systems Delivery teams to execute high priority innovation projects
Effectively communicate technical roadmaps to broad base cross functional stakeholders and refine outcomes based on feedback and evolving business needs
Cultivate an exciting, passionate, and inclusive work environment geared toward disruptive ideation and innovation to exploit existing competencies and capabilities

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Experience Requirements

This position typically requires a minimum of 3 years work experience in electric/electrical systems engineering. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the following:

Electrical hardware design. Schematic generation, PCB layout, and quick-turn part procurement.
Automotive data networks such as CAN, LIN, or automotive ethernet.
Using both open (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.) and proprietary rapid prototyping tools, ECUs, and development boards to quickly develop and test new ideas.
Developing software or scripting in languages like C/C++, Python, and Matlab/Simulink
Mobile app development in Android/iOS
Project management experience and strong problem-solving skills

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

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 here.

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

Direct Reports: No
Travel Required: 0 - 10%
Pay Range: 70,600 105,700
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

Nearest Major Market: Milwaukee
Job Segment: Design Engineer, Testing, Project Manager, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Technology, Automotive

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