Systems Engineer - Calibration

Auto req ID: 52795
Title: Systems Engineer - Calibration
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 Systems Engineer - Calibration.

Job Summary

This Engineering position will play a role in delivering compliant Harley-Davidson products to the marketplace. In addition, the System Engineer will be responsible for delivering world class vehicle drivability through calibration and vehicle system design consultation and integration. The Systems Engineer will release calibrations on time per H-D's Project Management Methodology and build requirements. To ensure year over year compliance, the role will document results as well as support process and guideline development for calibrations.


Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates working knowledge and experience of new and changing technology through continuous learning in order to develop high quality engineering products and continuously improve processes. Ability to drive results with a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Impacts quality of their own work through effectively communicating complex information with stakeholders such as designers, detailers, technicians and outside suppliers.
• Solves engineering issues relating to quality, cost and timing expectations by analyzing possible solutions using technical experience and judgement with a moderate level of guidance and direction.
• Provides informal guidance to new design engineer team members and delegates responsibilities to team members when appropriate.
• Works effectively with cross functional teams and participate in the reduce time to market initiative by identifying, implementing and measuring the results of innovative product development techniques within the teams.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Education Specifications

• Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Experience Requirements

Required Experience

• Typically requires 3 years of related expereince.
• Exposure to the fundamentals of (ICE) internal combustion engine and powertrain operation.
• Exposure to (HEV) hybrid electric vehicle or (EV) electric vehicle controls operation and calibration.
• Understand ICE performance and emissions tradeoffs.
• Demonstrated the ability to develop a test plan to ensure project requirements are met.
• Exposure to calibration tools (such as ATI Vision, and MatLab/Simulink)
• Development of a test plan to ensure project requirements are met.
• A basic understanding of data acquisition systems and techniques through successful execution of projects.
• The ability to communicate technical subjects in a clear and concise manner to multiple levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated diagnostics and problem resolution skills.

Preference will be given to candidates that demonstrate they are able to:

• Knowledge in the fundamentals of ICE, EV, or HEV calibration development.
• Influence part design and control strategies.
• Participate in benchmarking of competitive technologies and calibration strategies
• Analyze test results to provide decision-ready information.
• Motorcycle riding enthusiast

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: $72,000 - 112,200
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)