Engineering Development Program

Polaris Inc. • Novi, MI

1d • $75,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Polaris Engineering Development Program (EDP) offers a robust opportunity for recent engineering graduates who share our commitment to the design and production of world-class vehicles. Our unique two-year development program will help you develop essential skills in Polaris Engineering processes that provide a broad-based understanding of the product development cycle while giving you in-depth exposure to our customers and their needs. Through your Engineering rotations, you will be given challenging assignments to accelerate your career development for future positions of significant responsibility. The variety of work gives you an introduction to what working at Polaris is all about and helps you decide where you can best apply your interests to meet the company's needs. During this program, you will also establish mentor relationships with our business leadership that will continue throughout your career with Polaris. Polaris provides the resources, support, and environment you need to achieve both personal and professional success in this role. Program Length: 2 Years Rotation Length: 6 Months (4X) Potential Placement Locations Could Include: Roseau, MN; Wyoming, MN; Medina, MN; Huntsville, AL; Novi, MI; or San Angelo, TX Areas you will gain exposure to in your rotations include: Design Engineering Test and Validation Manufacturing or Operations Project/Product Engineering Upon successful completion of the Development Program, participants will transition into a full-time Engineering position. Role placement will be guided by a combination of business needs, demonstrated strengths, program experiences, and career interests.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Computer, Systems) with a graduation date between August 2026 and May 2027.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Must be able to commit to working 40 hours per week starting on January 12th, 2026 or June 15th, 2026.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for your rotations, as well as be mobile beyond the rotational program to support your career development.
• Must have reliable transportation for daily commuting to and from the office.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint.
• Active leadership experience in student organizations and/or work experiences with interest to continue to grow your leadership skills.
• Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
• Strong interest in long-term career development.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Internship/Co-op experience
• Previous experience using CAD or equivalent software (Creo highly desired)
• Hands-on engineering experience through prior internship or clubs (ex. SAE, Clean Snow)

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to Design Engineering.
• Gain exposure to Test and Validation.
• Gain exposure to Manufacturing or Operations.
• Gain exposure to Project/Product Engineering.
• Participate in challenging assignments to accelerate career development.
• Establish mentor relationships with business leadership.
• Present end of rotation/program findings to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with the Polaris Early Talent Team for rotation matching.
• Complete a Brand Slide tailored to specific program insights.
• Be responsible for daily transportation to and from the office.

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Networking opportunities
• Early Talent Summit Week participation
• Community Engagement opportunities
• A generous 401K employee’s contribution matching program.
• Pay for Performance Company with Annual Profit-Sharing bonuses.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Relocation program including a lump sum payment, self-haul moving package, lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement, and access to a relocation counselor.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Gym & personal training reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Disability offerings.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Discounted employee stock purchases plan
• Financial wellness education and consultation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level