ePT CAE Engineer, Sr

Polaris•Novi, MI

1d•Remote

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. Position Description: Polaris Industries, Inc. seeks ePT CAE Engineer, Sr in Novi, MI. -Analyze the overall vehicle EV system performance and define the specific hardware/software requirements and interface definition. -Work with the ePT systems owners and technical leads responsible for components to ensure that their control/hardware designs meet the system requirements. -Involve with the latest battery technology in the Polaris electrified vehicles portfolio for both current and future vehicles. -Work with a high-performance team and be responsible for directly affecting the quality, durability, and performance of future hybrid, plugin, and battery electric vehicles manufactured by Polaris. -Lead Integration of EV components within the electrification powertrain system and perform early tradeoff analysis to determine optimized design parameters. -Perform early ePT systems sizing tradeoffs and support architecture development. -Own and maintain the overall EV system characterization. -Perform technical data reviews and support interfacing with suppliers. -Represent and control interfaces in the system DFMEA and boundary diagrams. -Assist functional groups with the creation of DVP&Rs based on requirements. -Make design recommendations and suggest countermeasures for optimizing vehicle range, energy usage, and duty cycle. -Provide input for risk mitigation strategies and recommend design changes when needed. -Support validation plan development for model correlation. -Support system design strategies amongst the engineering design teams, component engineers, and control systems group. -Manage reporting and documentation including interpretation to peers and leadership. -Coach and develop other junior engineers. -Maintain the development of standardized analysis process, support technical specifications, and design requirements development. -Work in a team-based peer group environment to drive continuous improvement. -Implement customer-focused Polaris-specific analysis processes and best practices. -Provide automation and continuous improvement. Telecommuting permitted, 10% domestic travel required. Position Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field plus 3 years of related experience. Required experience must include any amount of experience with all of the following: 1-D system tools, AMESIM, or GT-Power. theory and principles of design of automotive energy storage and propulsion systems stage gate product development process, including experimental correlation and product validation. Design, quality, and safety process tools including Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, and/or Hazard Analysis Risk Analysis. Adapting tools including Design of Experiments and Pugh Matrix for data-based decision-making. Communicating across global cross-functional design teams. Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. 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 [email protected] . To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) .

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field plus 3 years of related experience.
Required experience must include any amount of experience with all of the following: 1-D system tools, AMESIM, or GT-Power.
theory and principles of design of automotive energy storage and propulsion systems stage gate product development process, including experimental correlation and product validation.
Design, quality, and safety process tools including Design Failure Modes Effects Analysis, Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis, and/or Hazard Analysis Risk Analysis.
Adapting tools including Design of Experiments and Pugh Matrix for data-based decision-making.
Communicating across global cross-functional design teams.
Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S.
To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.

Responsibilities

Analyze the overall vehicle EV system performance and define the specific hardware/software requirements and interface definition.
Work with the ePT systems owners and technical leads responsible for components to ensure that their control/hardware designs meet the system requirements.
Involve with the latest battery technology in the Polaris electrified vehicles portfolio for both current and future vehicles.
Work with a high-performance team and be responsible for directly affecting the quality, durability, and performance of future hybrid, plugin, and battery electric vehicles manufactured by Polaris.
Lead Integration of EV components within the electrification powertrain system and perform early tradeoff analysis to determine optimized design parameters.
Perform early ePT systems sizing tradeoffs and support architecture development.
Own and maintain the overall EV system characterization.
Perform technical data reviews and support interfacing with suppliers.
Represent and control interfaces in the system DFMEA and boundary diagrams.
Assist functional groups with the creation of DVP&Rs based on requirements.
Make design recommendations and suggest countermeasures for optimizing vehicle range, energy usage, and duty cycle.
Provide input for risk mitigation strategies and recommend design changes when needed.
Support validation plan development for model correlation.
Support system design strategies amongst the engineering design teams, component engineers, and control systems group.
Manage reporting and documentation including interpretation to peers and leadership.
Coach and develop other junior engineers.
Maintain the development of standardized analysis process, support technical specifications, and design requirements development.
Work in a team-based peer group environment to drive continuous improvement.
Implement customer-focused Polaris-specific analysis processes and best practices.
Provide automation and continuous improvement.