Sr. Design Engineer - Cooling & HVAC

Polaris Inc.•Wyoming, WY

7d•$93,000 - $123,000

About The Position

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and validation of cooling and HVAC systems for Polaris off‑road vehicles from concept through production. This role provides full technical ownership of system‑level designs operating in extreme off‑road environments, requiring sound engineering judgment to balance performance, durability, cost, and manufacturability. You will serve as a technical leader within cross‑functional teams, partnering with program architects, product management, sourcing, suppliers, and manufacturing to deliver robust, production‑ready systems aligned with program objectives.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of mechanical design experience with increasing technical responsibility; high‑potential candidates with less experience may be considered at an Engineer level
Demonstrated experience owning mechanical systems or subsystems from concept through production
Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling; Creo preferred
Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerancing, and manufacturability
Ability to occasionally operate prototype vehicles in support of development and validation activities
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (~10%) for technical collaboration and field testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with cooling and/or HVAC systems and related components
Experience working with suppliers on component and process development
Experience with Windchill or similar PLM systems
Experience with FEA & CFD
Working knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, and tolerance stack‑ups
Strong analytical and root‑cause problem‑solving skills
Proven ability to work independently, influence technical decisions, and collaborate across functions in a fast‑paced product development environment

Responsibilities

Provide system‑level ownership for cooling and HVAC designs from concept, through validation, and into production
Lead the design and release of cooling and HVAC components including hoses, tubes, reservoirs, and supporting hardware
Drive technical decision‑making to meet safety, quality, reliability, cost, and schedule targets
Develop and maintain component specifications, DFMEAs, and DVP&Rs in alignment with Polaris engineering standards
Own and execute cooling and HVAC development plans, ensuring component readiness for purchasing, manufacturing, and launch milestones
Define and support validation strategies to verify performance and durability in off‑road operating conditions
Lead technical engagement with suppliers, influencing design, material selection, and manufacturing processes
Determine appropriate manufacturing methods to meet performance, quality, and cost objectives
Lead and participate in design reviews, providing technical guidance and ensuring cross‑functional alignment
Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to support production readiness and issue resolution
Analyze field and warranty issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Mentor and provide technical guidance to less‑experienced engineers as appropriate
Prepare technical presentations, layouts, and documentation to communicate engineering solutions