Engineering Technician I - Utility

Polaris Inc.•Wyoming, WY

1d•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

You will support the development, testing, and refinement of Utility Side-by-Side (SxS) and ATV vehicles, with a focus on chassis architecture, ergonomics, and overall vehicle performance. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering and validation teams to evaluate vehicle performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and help resolve product issues throughout the development process. You will contribute to concept vehicle fabrication, development testing, data collection, and preproduction activities while maintaining accurate records and test documentation. Your work will directly influence vehicle safety, quality, handling, comfort, and performance. This role offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on product development from concept through validation and launch readiness.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Minimum 3 years of mechanic or technician experience preferred.
Valid driver's license required.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to operate off-road vehicles in demanding and varied conditions.
Ability to operate forklifts.
Willingness to travel periodically for product evaluation and development activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with powersports products preferred.
Experience using data acquisition and diagnostic tools preferred.
Fabrication and welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the fabrication and assembly of concept and development vehicles.
Support the development, testing, and evaluation of Utility SxS and ATV products with emphasis on chassis performance, ergonomics, and vehicle functionality.
Organize, coordinate, and lead field development activities and product evaluations.
Collaborate with engineering teams to support vehicle calibration, development testing, and issue resolution efforts.
Utilize data acquisition and diagnostic tools to collect vehicle performance data and support analysis activities.
Analyze test data and communicate findings, recommendations, and technical feedback to engineering and project teams.
Perform and support validation testing activities in accordance with established validation plans.
Provide input to improve product quality, features, performance, and cost effectiveness.
Support preproduction builds and quality verification testing activities.
Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, detailed test reports documenting test procedures and results.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment while adhering to applicable safety requirements and standards.
Protect confidential information related to products, testing, and development activities.