Staff Mech. Design Engineer, Powertrain
Apply NowCompany: LiveWire EV LLC
Location: Milwaukee, WI 53208
Description:
LiveWire is soulful by design, transforming the everyday into urban adventure and beyond. Drawing on its DNA as an agile disruptor from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and capitalizing on a decade of learnings in the EV sector, LiveWire's ambition is to be the most desirable electric motorcycle brand in the world. With a dedicated focus on EV, LiveWire plans to develop the technology of the future and to invest in the capabilities needed to lead the transformation of motorcycling. LiveWire benefits from Harley-Davidson's engineering expertise, manufacturing footprint, supply chain infrastructure, and global logistics capabilities. Innovating by design and attracting industry-leading talent, LiveWire is headquartered virtually, with initial hubs in Silicon Valley, CA (LiveWire Labs) and Milwaukee, WI.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to develop electric motorcycle powertrain systems and component designs that transcend benchmarks and deliver an unparalleled riding experience. You will have an opportunity to work in a hybrid virtual environment, with access to our world-class product development center. On-site support is typically required 3-4 days per week.
Job Responsibilities
Education Requirements
Experience Requirements
Pay Range (Mountain View, CA): $132,240 - $204,960, (Wauwatosa, WI): $110,200 - $170,800
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.
LiveWire 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.
We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401(K) program, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to develop electric motorcycle powertrain systems and component designs that transcend benchmarks and deliver an unparalleled riding experience. You will have an opportunity to work in a hybrid virtual environment, with access to our world-class product development center. On-site support is typically required 3-4 days per week.
Job Responsibilities
- Own powertrain sub-system mechanical design from concept to production, bridging disciplines to develop innovative and optimized solutions which deliver the LiveWire vision.
- Develop high quality designs that achieve aggressive performance, weight, and cost goals.
- Champion architecture development, leveraging deep technical expertise and strong cross-functional collaboration.
- Influence, mentor, and inspire teammates to deliver strong technical solutions.
- Demonstrate creativity, agility, and a relentless commitment to excellence and innovation.
- Establish broad influence through highly credible technical leadership, pulling the organization forward to deliver continually improving results.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Required.
- BS or MS Engineering Preferred.
Experience Requirements
- 8 years of experience developing electric powertrain systems or related hardware
- Broad knowledge of the state of the art in EV systems (battery, inverter, motor & charger)
- Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing and quality expectations.
- Experience proactively identifying and managing technical risk and interdependencies.
- Demonstrated initiative & autonomy delivering high value results with minimal oversight.
- Ability to collaborate effectively, build alignment and optimize cross-functional decisions.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring, coaching and training others.
- Demonstrated skills in 3D CAD, 2D Drawings, GD&T, DFMEA, and DVP&R.
- Motorcycle-specific experience is a plus.
Pay Range (Mountain View, CA): $132,240 - $204,960, (Wauwatosa, WI): $110,200 - $170,800
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.
LiveWire 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.
We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401(K) program, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more.