Test Engineer - NVH

Harley-Davidson•Milwaukee, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Supports noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) testing activities within the Product Development Engineering test lab. Plans and executes NVH tests at the component, system, and vehicle levels in support of product development, validation, quality, and regulatory needs. Works closely with CAE, design, powertrain, chassis, and vehicle integration teams to deliver accurate, repeatable NVH data that supports engineering decision‑making.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required
Proficient with NVH data acquisition and analysis fundamentals.
Working knowledge of Siemens Testlab or similar NVH software tools.
Hands‑on experience with NVH sensors, instrumentation, and test setups.
Typically requires 3+ years of related engineering or test lab experience.
Ability to execute moderately complex tests with general supervision and direction.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automotive or powersports NVH testing.
Exposure to engine, transmission, drivetrain, or chassis noise and vibration analysis.
Basic knowledge of sound quality evaluation methods.
Experience supporting correlation between CAE predictions and physical test results.

Responsibilities

Executes NVH tests in laboratory and track test environments following established procedures and standards.
Installs, configures, and verifies NVH instrumentation including accelerometers, microphones, tachometers, and supporting hardware.
Operates NVH data acquisition and analysis systems (e.g., Siemens Testlab) to collect and validate vibration and acoustic data.
Processes and analyzes NVH data using standard methods such as FFTs, order tracking, and time‑domain analysis.
Prepares clear and timely test reports documenting objectives, setups, results, and conclusions for engineering stakeholders.
Supports correlation of laboratory, track, road, and field data under guidance from senior engineers.
Troubleshoots test setup, instrumentation, and data quality issues to ensure reliable results.
Follows calibration, verification, and documentation practices to maintain test accuracy and traceability.
Participates in 5S and Continuous Improvement activities within the NVH test lab.
Collaborates with cross‑functional engineering teams to support root cause investigations and design improvements.