Senior Resident Engineer - Electrical

  • Harley Davidson
  • York, Pennsylvania
  • Full Time

Auto req ID: 40508
Title: Senior Resident Engineer - Electrical
Job Function: Engineering
Location: YORK
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Shift: SHIFT1

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. Its 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 Vehicle Operations facility in York is our final assembly plant. Employees at York also perform a variety of manufacturing operations, including fabrication, welding, polishing and painting and produce a wide range of current and replacement parts for all models. Join our team as a Senior Resident Engineer - Electrical.

Job Summary

Join the Corporate Product Quality team as an electrical Resident Engineer. This role acts as a liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality supporting motorcycle operations by providing technical expertise with respect to motorcycle electrical, electromechanical, and software. The electrical Resident engineer also manages the programming of production bikes and final vehicle validation through roll test.

Job Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance and resources to support product development, as it relates to improving the quality of production motorcycles as well as supporting work with the Roll Test system and the launch of new products.
  • Analyze complex electrical or electromechanical systems.
  • Engage and collaborate with design engineers and other stakeholders to resolve current production issues.
  • Collaborate with our global assembly plant engineering teams to help troubleshoot issues.
  • Validate vehicle system software changes and changes to the roll test system for new product development and current product running changes.
  • Support vehicle repair by troubleshooting and diagnosing software and electrical system issues.
Education Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Education Specifications
  • A bachelors degree in engineering, specifically a degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
Experience Requirements

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience on the job or through education. In addition, they will have demonstrated the following:

  • Self-starting & self-directing with a pro-active approach to deliver great results.
  • Experience in troubleshooting electrical systems and software issues.
  • Experience with designing, developing, and delivering designs to production.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities up, down, and across the organization.
  • Experience with Engineering Change Management and project management tools and principles.
  • Experience with PPAP reviews, Part Deviation Notices (PDNs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs).
  • Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly processes.
  • Experience with risk mitigation using APQP processes, including DFMEA, DVP&R, PFMEA and Control Plans.
  • Knowledge of other key systems and processes within Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, Quality, Product Development and Service.

Preferred Experience

  • Computer programming (Python, MS Visual Basic).
  • Knowledge and experience with serial communication (CAN).
  • Knowledge and experience with vehicle diagnostics (UDS).
  • Experience with vehicle level electrical architecture and integration.

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. We welcome everybody to join our family and be united no matter who you are or where you come from. 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: $90,700 - 140,800
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is eligible for domestic relocation assistance (within posted country)

Job ID: 489320438
Originally Posted on: 8/14/2025

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