Technical Specialist

Auto req ID: 56008
Title: Technical Specialist
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 Technical Specialist.

Job Summary

Join our team as an Electrical Technical Specialist, collaborating with the team responsible for full vehicle, electronic system, and component testing within Product Development Engineering. For this position, we are seeking an individual that demonstrates a fundamental knowledge of electronics testing equipment, processes, and measurement.

Job Responsibilities

• Uses existing test procedures and practices setup, conduct, and report out on motorcycle electronic system and component testing.
• Understand wiring diagrams, connection systems to build wiring harnesses to conduct component testing.
• Setup and use of electronic meters, oscilloscopes, and function generators to power and excite systems and components.
• Ability to use Microsoft office applications. MS Word, MS Excel, SharePoint file systems.
• Compiles reports test result reports to engineering in a timely manner with guidance and direction from more senior level roles.
• Executes tests, improves processes and reduces product development time through the exchange of information, asking questions and checking for understanding and reports progress to engineering.
• Provides high quality test data through detailed understanding of transducer designs, calibration, limitations, and their appropriate usage.
• Independently and successfully applies instrumentation tools and techniques during project execution.
• Fundamental knowledge and application of statistical analysis in daily work and participates in root cause analysis.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Education Specifications

• Associates or Technology Degree in Electronics or other related technical degree preferred.

Experience Requirements

A successful candidate will typically have 3 years of experience in the following areas:

• Experience in product development, product testing, or performing similar support tasks.
• Exposure to sensors, sensing equipment, and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to utilize oscilloscopes, meters, waveform generators and other general electronic lab equipment.
• Ability to solder and create and repair low voltage wiring harnesses.
• Success in determining root cause of electrical equipment issues and repair
• Ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear, concise manner to multiple levels of the organization.
• Willingness and skills to work effectively within a group and/or team of engineers, technical specialists, mechanics and riders.

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: $62,400 - 93,400
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)