Brandon Deaner
About Brandon Deaner
Brandon Deaner is a Sr. Systems Engineer specializing in vehicle simulation at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2020. He has a background in structural analysis and engineering mechanics, with previous experience at Mercury Marine, Sandia National Laboratories, and other notable companies.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Brandon Deaner serves as a Senior Systems Engineer specializing in Vehicle Simulation at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development and analysis of vehicle simulation models. His work focuses on enhancing the performance and safety of Harley-Davidson motorcycles through advanced simulation techniques.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Prior to his current role, Brandon Deaner worked at Harley-Davidson Motor Company in various capacities. He served as a Systems Engineer for Chassis Structures CAE from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior Systems Engineer for Powertrain CAE from 2017 to 2020. During these roles, he performed impact analysis on full vehicle models using LS-DYNA, contributing to the design and engineering of motorcycle components.
Experience at Mercury Marine
Brandon Deaner worked as a Structural Analyst at Mercury Marine from 2013 to 2016. His responsibilities included analyzing structural components and ensuring their integrity in marine applications. This role provided him with valuable experience in engineering analysis and design.
Educational Background
Brandon Deaner studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Mechanics from 2007 to 2011. He continued his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Engineering Mechanics from 2011 to 2013. His academic background laid the foundation for his expertise in vehicle simulation and structural analysis.
Internship Experience
Brandon Deaner gained practical experience through various internships. He interned at Sandia National Laboratories as a Graduate Student Intern in 2012, where he contributed to research projects. Additionally, he worked as an Operations Intern at Donaldson in 2008 and as a Mechanical Design Intern at Alcon, a Novartis company, in 2010. These internships provided him with exposure to different engineering disciplines and environments.