Engineering Technician - Advanced Technology

Polaris Inc. • Wyoming, WY

1d • $30 - $40

About The Position

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. This position within the Advanced Technology team will support the design, fabrication, integration, and testing of new technologies being explored for future Polaris products. The position will work hands-on with engineers, designers, and cross-functional partners to help bring early-stage concepts and prototypes to life.

Requirements

• Hands-on technical fabrication experience in mechanical, manufacturing, or engineering technology, with demonstrated capability in fabrication, assembly, testing, and problem solving.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering technician, prototyping, fabrication, testing, or related technical roles.
• Solid mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, follow mechanical specifications.
• Self-starter with strong communication skills, including clear documentation and reporting
• Effective at collaborating with cross functional engineering, design, and manufacturing teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Industry would be powersports or automotive
• Basic proficiency with 3D CAD viewing or modeling tools (Creo, SolidWorks, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and modify functional prototypes used to evaluate technologies for future product lines, translating engineering concepts and drawings into high‑quality physical models and test pieces.
• Collaborate with team members, business partners, and cross‑functional groups to refine prototypes based on testing, feedback, and development insights.
• Lead the construction of concept vehicles, components, and technology demonstration models, sourcing required materials, components, and hardware.
• Support the development, integration, and validation of early‑stage technologies, partnering with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to install prototype systems into test units or vehicles.
• Identify technical issues, risks, and improvement opportunities that arise during prototype development and integration.
• Collaborate with engineers during milestone reviews, prototype evaluations, and cross‑functional planning activities to ensure alignment with program timing, requirements, and strategic needs.
• Perform prototype testing, collect and document data, record observations and performance notes, and communicate results to engineering leads to support next-step recommendations as needed.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed