Technician II, Engineering - Brakes
About The Position
The Technician II, Engineering - Brakes supports research and development for Polaris’ ORV product line, with a system-level focus on the brake system. The role builds prototypes, evaluates new technologies, and conducts tests to optimize system architecture and verify vehicle specifications. It helps ensure the final product package is optimized to exceed customer expectations. The technician conducts and documents development testing, provides data and reports to system engineers, evaluates system technologies, performs competitive benchmarking, and verifies vehicle calibration against program specifications and customer expectations. The position also supports project technicians, leads development activities in the field, maintains confidentiality and a clean, safe work area, and may travel periodically for product evaluation and development. Overtime may be needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Must be capable of operating ORVs in extreme conditions.
- Must be capable of driving trucks with trailers under 26,000 GCVR.
- Must be capable of operating forklifts.
- Strong mechanical aptitude.
- Willingness to work overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Two-year degree in a technical field preferred.
- Powersports experience preferred.
- Data acquisition and diagnostic tool experience preferred.
- Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
- Minimum three years of mechanic or technician experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct system research and development.
- Conduct tests and provide data and reports to system engineers, including force and feel, performance, temperatures, and pressures.
- Build prototypes and evaluate new system technologies.
- Perform competitive benchmarking.
- Verify that overall vehicle calibration meets program specifications and customer expectations.
- Assist project technicians with advanced techniques related to vehicle systems.
- Organize and lead development activity in the field.
- Maintain accurate records and write reports for tests conducted.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Maintain a clean, safe work area and meet OSHA requirements.
- Travel periodically for product evaluation and development.
- Communicate professionally and drive projects to timely completion.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as required.
Benefits
- Profit-sharing plan.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions.
- 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 benefits.
- Paid volunteer time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
