Validation Engineer (Snowmobiles)
About The Position
The Validation Engineer will lead validation planning and testing efforts for snowmobile platforms, ensuring systems and components meet defined performance, reliability, and durability requirements. This role involves partnering with product, systems, and test teams to define validation strategies, execute lab and field testing, and deliver clear insights on vehicle readiness. The engineer will own validation reporting, test execution, and data integrity across the development cycle. This position directly influences product quality and reliability through hands-on validation and data-driven decision making.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in validation, testing, or product development engineering.
- Hands-on knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience with or ability to learn data acquisition and processing tools such as AIM or Edaq.
- Experience in test planning, development, coordination, and execution.
- Strong technical analysis, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
- Experience supporting field and lab testing with reliability metrics and targets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute DVP&R plans for assigned snow vehicle programs.
- Define test procedures, pass/fail criteria, and equipment required to validate vehicle and system performance.
- Coordinate and execute component and vehicle-level validation activities with cross-functional teams.
- Establish reliability and durability test targets aligned with vehicle and system requirements.
- Lead validation processes to ensure performance, driveability, and certification requirements are achieved.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret test data using appropriate data acquisition and analytical tools.
- Ensure data integrity and technical accuracy across all validation and testing activities.
- Report validation status, results, and conclusions to project teams and leadership.
- Support field testing, root cause analysis, and issue resolution activities.
- Improve existing and develop new testing methods and procedures as needed.
Benefits
- Profit-sharing plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Discounted employee stock purchases plan
- 401(k) matching contribution
- Financial wellness education and consultation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness programs
- Paid time off
- Gym & personal training reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Disability offerings
- Paid volunteer time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
