Staff Engineer Test

Harley-Davidson•Milwaukee, WI

6d•$119,300 - $184,800•Onsite

About The Position

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 Engineer Test. This role demonstrates specialized depth and / or breadth of expertise in training and mentoring team members in the use of test lab equipment control systems in support of product and systems engineering, advanced innovation, long term technology development and quality initiatives within Product Development Engineering. Impacts the achievement of various regulatory testing that enables Harley-Davidson Motor Company to support the world-wide availability of its products.

Requirements

A minimum of 8 years of experience in product development, product testing, laboratory operations, or a similar engineering role
Demonstrated expertise in dynamometer-based testing and laboratory test execution
Strong understanding of instrumentation, sensors, transducers, calibration practices, and data acquisition systems
Proven ability to solve complex technical problems through structured analysis and sound engineering judgment
Demonstrated capability to develop, improve, and implement test methods and procedures
Strong technical communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills
Proven leadership of technical projects, initiatives, or cross-functional teams to achieve performance, timing, quality, and cost objective

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of automotive and motorcycle CAN-based systems
Familiarity with AVL and Enorise (FEV) test automation systems
Knowledge of engine combustion measurement and analysis
Strong aptitude for statistical analysis and interpretation of engineering data
Ability to correlate laboratory, track, and road test results to improve testing effectiveness and development efficiency
Motorcycle product development background
Application of Continuous Improvement, 5S, and structured root cause analysis methodologies
Direct engagement with suppliers and external testing organizations to achieve technical objectives and deliverables

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, development, execution, and refinement of PT test activities to support product development, validation, quality, and regulatory objectives.
Resolve complex technical challenges involving test criteria, test standards, instrumentation, data quality, test methodologies, and interpretation of results.
Analyze, compile, interpret, and communicate test results to engineering teams and leadership, providing clear technical recommendations and actionable conclusions.
Apply advanced knowledge of sensors, transducers, measurement systems, calibration methods, data acquisition, and test equipment limitations to ensure high-quality and reliable test data.
Develop new test methods to evaluate emerging technologies, new failure modes, and evolving product requirements.
Lead and support correlation efforts between laboratory, track, and road test results to improve confidence in simulation and laboratory test methods while reducing overall product development time.
Lead or support structured root cause investigations using appropriate problem-solving methodologies to identify failure mechanisms and drive effective corrective actions.
Drive improvements in test processes, laboratory operations, test efficiency, data quality, and overall product development effectiveness through the application of continuous improvement principles.
Maintain and promote adherence to 5S principles, laboratory standards, safety requirements, equipment care, and continuous improvement practices throughout the Dyno Lab.
Provide technical leadership, training, and mentoring to engineers, technicians, and test personnel in dynamometer testing, instrumentation, data analysis, and laboratory best practices.
Partner with engineering teams, suppliers, and test personnel to ensure testing activities support program objectives, technical requirements, timing commitments, and product performance goals.
Communicate complex technical concepts, statistical findings, test results, risks, and recommendations effectively to stakeholders at multiple levels of the organization.