Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Enhanced Chassis Controls - (Hybrid)

Auto req ID: 23178 
Title: Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Enhanced Chassis Controls - (Hybrid) 
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  Sr. Electrical Design Engineer, Enhanced Chassis Controls - (Hybrid).

Job Summary

 

Join our team as an Electrical Systems Senior Design Engineer focused on Enhanced Chassis Control (ECC) technologies.  This position will be responsible for overall ownership of the motorcycle electrical system relating to design functions at the vehicle level for Enhanced Chassis Controls, acting as the owner of their design from concept and evaluation to production launch and in-field quality control. Demonstrate understanding of specific components and vehicle system level interactions while possessing technical skills in electronic modules, software and overall system development and performance.  Ensure release of a great motorcycle and riding experience.

 

The Enhanced Chassis Control system includes delivery of rider safety enhancements and cornering rider safety enhancements for the motorcycle.  These are a collection of technologies designed to match motorcycle performance to available traction during acceleration, deceleration and braking.  The systems are designed to aid the rider in controlling the vehicle while accelerating and braking in a straight line or while in a turn.  Specific functions include:  Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronically Linked Braking (ELB), Drag-Torque Slip Control (DSCS), Traction Control Systems (TCS) and Vehicle Hold Control (VHC).  

Details of these functions on our currently released motorcycles are reviewed in the following video:  Rider Safety Enhancements
 

Hybrid Location:
Position will be hybrid with time split between a home office and on-site at our Harley-Davidson Motor Company Product Development Center (PDC) located in Wauwatosa, WI.

Job Responsibilities

 

• 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.
• Develop designs through Tier I electrical component partners and approve designs for production.
• 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 
• Perform Design Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEAs), Design Verification Plan & Reports (DVP&Rs), analyze test results and bring closure to test findings.  
• Develop software verification plans to ensure features are intuitive and robust at vehicle launch.
• Independently solve complex technical issues and provide solutions to problems using both creative processes and analytical methods. 
• Support vehicle-level system integration activities, regulatory homologation events, pre-production vehicle builds, and vehicle launch builds.
• Provide technical leadership for enhanced chassis control systems including engagement of diverse stakeholders across H-D and mentoring of other engineers.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

 

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

Experience Requirements

 

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of related industry experience. In addition, they will have demonstrated many of the following:

• 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