Job Description

Auto req ID: 30629 
Title: Sr. Test Engineer - Vehicle Measurements Group - Hybrid 
Job Function: Engineering 
Location: PHOENIX 
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. Test Engineer - Vehicle Measurements Group - Hybrid.

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Senior Test Engineer for the Vehicle Measurements Group (VMG). This position reports to the VMG Lab Manager at the Arizona Proving Ground (APG), Yucca, AZ and is an integral part of the Product Development team at Harley-Davidson. The Engineer will be responsible for on-track vehicle measurements and data acquisition in support of product and systems engineering, advanced innovation, long term technology development, and quality initiatives within Product Development Engineering as well as execution of various regulatory testing that enables Harley-Davidson Motor Company to support the world-wide availability of our products.

 

Job Responsibilities

This Engineering position will be held accountable for delivering the following:

• Execute technically meaningful tests on motorcycles and their components utilizing data acquisition equipment and methods
• Compile, analyze, and report test results to engineering in a timely manner
• Collaborate with engineers, technical specialists, mechanics and riders, as needed to ensure the best results for the product
• Deliver test and lab goals while demonstrating Fairness and Honesty in all interactions with a Positive attitude and while finding Creative solutions in their work.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in lab methodologies and equipment development.
• Serve as a technical resource for junior lab members and conduct training in support of overall lab capability development.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical degree or PE license

Experience Requirements

This role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. In addition, the successful candidate will have demonstrated the following:

Data Acquisition Systems and Techniques

• Demonstrate understanding of data acquisition systems and techniques through successful execution of testing projects. Can develop basic testing strategies for motorcycle systems and/or components as needed. Track record of consistently delivering quality decision ready data that meets customer expectations.

Test Instrumentation

• Has independently and successfully applied instrumentation tools and techniques during project execution. Has provided high quality test data through detailed understanding of transducer designs, calibration, limitations, and their appropriate usage

Analysis of Test Results to Provide Decision Ready Information

• Has developed tools to efficiently reduce & summarize test data in charts, plots, and diagrams for purposes of design analysis. Has analyzed test data in both time and frequency domain. Regularly provides error bounds, statistical analysis, and/or annotation to test results.

Fatigue Analysis

• Has a basic understanding of fatigue concepts from undergraduate college courses or seminars. Can perform simple fatigue calculations based on stress-life or strain-life material curves and simple cyclic loading.

Regulatory/Homologation Testing

• Has performed and/or is familiar with regulatory based test work such as brake testing, noise emissions tests, engine power tests, vehicle emissions tests, and/or market specific regulatory compliance.
  
   

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: 88,100136,700  
Visa Sponsorship: This position is eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

Job Tags

Similar Jobs