Electrical Engineer - Verification, Standards & Component Development; Wauwatosa, WI

Position: Staff Electrical Engineer - Verification, Standards & Component Development (Wauwatosa, WI, US)
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Title:

Staff Electrical Engineer - Verification, Standards & Component Development

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 Staff Electrical Engineer - Verification, Standards & Component Development.

Job Summary

The Staff Electrical Systems Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for driving the successful development, validation, and launch of electrical and electronic components across Harley-Davidson's motorcycle portfolio. This role combines deep knowledge of circuit design, PCBA development, EMC/ENV/EE requirements, and vehicle-level systems (e.g., grounding strategies) with strong ownership for delivering robust, production-ready designs.

The ideal candidate thrives on solving complex problems, bringing technical issues to closure, and mentoring engineers while moving work forward.

Job Responsibilities

Technical Ownership & Execution

* Develop, publish, and maintain Harley-Davidson Engineering Guidelines for Environmental (ENV), Electrical (EE), and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) domains.

* Lead and contribute to DFMEAs, ensuring risks are identified and mitigated through robust Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R).

* Review and approve test plans and procedures for component-level, subsystem-level, and vehicle-level electrical testing. Partner with design engineers on best practices for test development.

* Drive completion of Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for electrical/electronic components; ensure timely test execution, analyze results, and close findings with clear, data-driven recommendations.

* Resolve complex technical issues by applying structured problem-solving techniques (8D, Ishikawa, fault isolation, etc.) and coordinating cross-functional engineering and test resources.

* Steward grounding, shielding, power distribution, and other vehicle level EE strategies, ensuring component designs integrate cleanly into HD architectures.

* Mentor engineers on best practices for circuit design, PCBA layout, design-for-manufacturing, and design-for-reliability.

* Partner with suppliers to investigate failures, drive root cause analysis, and validate corrective actions in both prototype and production phases.

* Ensure supplier designs meet Harley-Davidson standards, validating schematics, PCB layouts, DFMEAs, and test coverage.

* Collaborate with Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software, and Validation teams to ensure complete, integrated design solutions.

* Champion continuous improvement in test methods, design guidelines, and development processes across the organization.

* Support program milestones by providing clear status updates, risk assessments, and technical recommendations that keep programs on track.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field;
Master's preferred.

Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8 years of relevant design engineering experience in a related field.  In addition, they will have demonstrated the following:

* Experience in transportation, automotive, powersports, or similar regulated environments.

* Experience solving issues from low-level circuits and PCBA failures through vehicle-level power/grounding/EMC concerns.

* Working knowledge of CAN, LIN, diagnostics, and embedded controller interfaces.

* Demonstrated ability to deliver technical work streams and bring issues to closure.

* Strong knowledge of PCBA design, signal integrity, DFMEA/DVP&R processes, and root cause analysis.

* Hands-on familiarity with component level and vehicle-level EE, ENV, and EMC testing.

* Proven ability to drive supplier technical performance.

* Excellent communication and mentoring skills.

* Background in manufacturing, DFM/DFA, or production test processes.

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…