Design Engineer - Electrical Innovation

Harley-Davidson - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

Milwaukee, WI

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Design Engineer - Electrical Innovation at Harley-Davidson will play a crucial role in supporting the organization's vision to lead through innovation and evolution. This position involves developing and implementing early innovation work for electrical systems, ensuring that Systems Delivery teams are prepared for success. The successful candidate will utilize strong communication, project management, and technical skills to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, refine technical roadmaps, and achieve innovation project milestones.

Responsibilities

• Drive early development work for rider assistance systems, infotainment, and related electrical system technical roadmaps.
• Support 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 key focus areas.
• Collaborate with Systems Delivery teams to execute high priority innovation projects.
• Effectively communicate technical roadmaps to a broad base of 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in electric/electrical systems engineering.
• Experience in electrical hardware design, including schematic generation and PCB layout.
• Familiarity with automotive data networks such as CAN, LIN, or automotive ethernet.
• Experience using open and proprietary rapid prototyping tools, ECUs, and development boards.
• Proficiency in developing software or scripting in languages like C/C++, Python, and Matlab/Simulink.
• Experience in mobile app development for Android/iOS.
• Project management experience and strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Annual bonus programs
• Health insurance benefits
• 401k program
• Onsite fitness centers
• Employee stores
• Employee discounts on products and accessories