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Wyoming, Michigan, United States
Onsite
At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
Position Overview:
Join the Powertrain Development Lab team to help develop, test, and validate new powertrain technologies. In this hands-on laboratory role, you will instrument powertrain components, build test fixtures, collect and analyze data, conduct testing independently, and document results. The work also includes building engines, swapping engine components, performing light fabrication, and operating a chassis dynamometer in a fast-paced environment with complex integrated test systems. This opportunity is well suited for someone who consistently produces high-quality work with minimal direct supervision, identifies issues, and takes ownership of outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
· Set up and instrument engines, transmissions, test stands, and laboratory equipment.
· Create, write, and execute automated tests that include appropriate safety limits and shutdowns.
· Record, process, and evaluate test data using data collection software tools.
· Prepare detailed reports that clearly communicate test methods, findings, and results to the broader Powertrain organization.
· Calibrate, maintain, and continuously improve Powertrain component test equipment, including the Spintron, Spin Stand, Starter Cart, Starter Dyno, and Lube Cart.
· Build engines, swap engine components, create test fixtures, perform light fabrication, and operate a chassis dynamometer as needed to support testing.
· Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and support the timely resolution of problems identified in manufacturing, field, or dynamometer testing.
· Provide support across Powertrain component testing activities, including Engine Build, Bolted Joint, and Powertrain Fabrication.
· Maintain a safe, OSHA-compliant laboratory environment while working around machinery, engines, moving parts, and hazardous chemicals.
· Protect confidential information and consistently demonstrate ethical judgment.
Desired Competencies:
· Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.
· Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.
· Accountability: You take ownership of your responsibilities, follow through on commitments, and hold yourself to high standards for quality and results.
Qualifications:
· A technical degree related to engines and/or a minimum of 5 years of experience with powertrain or vehicle testing.
· Solid understanding of mechanical systems, engines, transmissions, and clutches.
· Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
· Strong attention to detail and a process-oriented approach.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Exposure to data acquisition hardware and software.
· Experience with vehicle electrical systems, wiring, and reading schematics.
· Awareness of temperature, pressure, and flow data collection methods.
· Fabrication, machining, welding, CAD, PLC, and HMI interface logic or programming experience is preferred.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and digital photography.
· Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around machinery, engines, moving parts, and hazardous chemicals.
· This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $27.40 to $35.00 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime. Individual pay and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
EEO Statement
Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).
