Engineering Technician II - Utility

Polaris • Wyoming, MN

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About The Position

At Polaris Inc., Engineering Technicians support challenging assignments in an agile environment. This role supports 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. The technician works closely with engineering and validation teams to evaluate vehicle performance, identify improvements, and help resolve product issues throughout development.

The role contributes to concept vehicle fabrication, development testing, data collection, and preproduction activities while maintaining accurate records and test documentation. This work influences vehicle safety, quality, handling, comfort, and performance, and supports product development from concept through validation and launch readiness.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid driver's license.
• 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.
• Not eligible for sponsorship.
• Former employees must be eligible for rehire; current employees must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 4 years of mechanic or technician experience.
• Experience with powersports products.
• Experience using data acquisition and diagnostic tools.
• Fabrication and welding experience.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Profit-sharing plan.
• Company contributions to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchases.
• 401(k) matching contribution.
• Financial wellness education and consultation.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off.
• Gym and personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance.
• Disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED