Design Engineer - Rider Interface - Hybrid

Job Summary

In this position, you will work with an experienced cross-functional engineering team and have design and delivery ownership for electrical and mechanical content of our hand control & heated grip module solutions from concept through launch.  You will utilize the "Great Harley-Davidson Engineering" design framework, implement M9 development methodology, and design for quality processes.  

Specific Deliverables Include:

• Deliver robust, optimized designs for vehicle functions and systems while adhering to project targets, performance objectives, high quality, and cost minimization.
• Author requirements for vehicle functions and system architecture with focus on ISO26262 compliance.  Generate plans for development and feature maturity. Partner with a cross-functional team and suppliers to meet program and build milestones.  Identify risks and propose mitigations.
• Verify component & system performance to H-D standards, approve supplier validation, and work with test and verification entities to ensure EE system meets or exceeds targets
• Resolve technical issues by applying problem solving techniques and facilitating cross-functional engineering & test support as needed
• Perform Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEAs), Design Verification Plan & Reports (DVP&Rs), analyze test results and bring closure to test findings. Support vehicle-level system integration activities. 
• Support pre-production and launch build events and participate in product test & evaluations

Education Requirements

• This position requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical degree.  

Experience Requirements

Required

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant design experience in related field. In addition, they will have demonstrated the following: 

• Experience designing and developing systems/components utilizing multiple manufacturing processes from concept to production with consideration to:
  • Focus on delivering per the requests of cross-fucntional teams (such as product managers, styling, etc).
  • Developing test plans per automotive test standards and interpreting test results.
• Strong interest in motorcycle engineering and design.
• Knowledge of whole-vehicle systems with detailed electrical system/component choice, software design, electrical design & integration experience.  Ability to work beyond electrical engineering and apply basic electro-mechanical engineering skills/experience.
• Creative approach to solving problems and able to own issue resolution from data collection, data analysis, root cause identification, solution set generation, and selection of optimal solution.
• Ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear, concise manner to multiple levels of the organization.
• Success using project management tools and principles to deliver on-time and within budget.
• Ability to work with diverse global teams both internally and externally (suppliers).

Preferred:

• Direct motorcycle or vehicle engineering experience (e.g. automotive, power sports, construction, agriculture, aerospace, marine).
• Electrical System design/development experience from concept through production launch. 
• Experience authoring requirements, developing test-cases, and establishing traceability in a process that supports product development in accordance with a functional safety process, ISO26262 preferred.  
• Experience with Quality Engineering deliverables, including DFMEAs and Design Validation Plans and Test Reports.
• Previous experience engaging with external suppliers and managing deliverables
• Experience with the following work product tools:  Helix ALM, JIRA, xFMEA
• Familiarity with root cause analysis process and techniques (i.e. fishbone/cause map/8D analysis, corrective action ideation, implementation verification, etc).
• Experience with Vector CAN software tools (CANalyzer, CANoe, etc) & vehicle network interfacing hardware (Vector CAN boxes/dongles, PEAK tools, etc)
• Lab test equipment (DMMs, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc).