Erich Schafermeyer
About Erich Schafermeyer
Erich Schafermeyer is a Staff Engineer specializing in Functional Safety at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in systems engineering and safety management, having previously held various roles at Daimler Trucks North America.
Work at Harley-Davidson
Erich Schafermeyer has been employed at Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2020, serving as a Staff Engineer in Functional Safety. In this role, he is involved in functional safety management for electric vehicle projects. He supports the application of ISO 26262, which is a standard for functional safety in automotive systems, to future mobility platforms. Additionally, he is responsible for applying functional safety standards to existing model updates, ensuring compliance and safety in the company's product offerings.
Experience at Daimler Trucks North America
Prior to his current role, Schafermeyer worked at Daimler Trucks North America in various capacities. He served as a Senior Engineer in eMobility Safety Management from 2019 to 2020. He also held positions as Engineer III in Systems Integration/Architect and as a Systems Engineer/Architect CAReer Trainee. His experience includes working in different locations, including Portland, Oregon, and the Stuttgart Area in Germany, where he contributed to various engineering projects.
Education and Expertise
Schafermeyer holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics from the University of Oregon, which he completed from 2004 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Digital Signal Processing from Portland State University, studying from 2014 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in functional safety and systems engineering.
Research Experience
During his time at Portland State University, Schafermeyer was involved in research as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Biomedical Signal Processing Lab from 2014 to 2016. He also worked as an Undergraduate Researcher in the same lab from 2013 to 2014. This research experience contributed to his expertise in signal processing and systems architecture.