Chad Antczak
About Chad Antczak
Chad Antczak is a Structural Analysis Engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in engineering roles, including positions at Erik Buell Racing and Altair ProductDesign, among others.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Chad Antczak has been employed at Harley-Davidson Motor Company as a Structural Analysis Engineer since 2017. In this role, he focuses on the structural integrity and performance of motorcycle components, contributing to the design and development processes within the company. His tenure at Harley-Davidson spans over seven years, during which he has applied his engineering expertise to enhance product quality and safety.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his role at Harley-Davidson, Chad Antczak held several engineering positions. He worked at Erik Buell Racing as a Simulation Engineer from 2011 to 2014 and later served as the Simulation Engineering Manager for eight months in 2014 to 2015. He also held a position as a Project Engineer at Altair ProductDesign, Inc. for three months in 2015. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Analysis Engineer II at Buell Motorcycle Company from 2001 to 2009 and as a Mechanical Analysis Engineer at Altair ProductDesign, Inc. from 2010 to 2011.
Educational Background
Chad Antczak studied at Michigan Technological University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from 1997 to 2000. This educational foundation provided him with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in structural and mechanical engineering.
Career Progression
Chad Antczak's career in engineering began at Tower Automotive, where he worked as an Analysis Engineer for eight months from 2000 to 2001. He then continued to build his expertise through various roles, including a Senior Application Engineer at Adaptive Corporation, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. His diverse experiences across different companies and positions have contributed to his proficiency in structural analysis and simulation.