Validation Engineer

Polaris•Wyoming, MN

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., the Validation Engineer supports the Off-Road Validation team by leading validation activities for critical vehicle systems and assigned off-road vehicle programs. The role manages product validation planning and execution, integrating analytical methods, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) inputs, laboratory and field testing, and full-vehicle testing. The engineer works with systems engineers and project teams to diagnose technical issues, identify root causes, validate solutions, and communicate validation status to stakeholders. The position offers hands-on testing, technical problem solving, and ownership of vehicle-level validation activities to influence product performance and reliability. The role requires working across office, shop, and test laboratory environments and may involve travel up to 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
Demonstrated technical analysis and problem-solving skills, including root cause investigation.
Experience with test planning and coordination.
Demonstrated understanding and experience with field and laboratory testing, including reliability metrics and targets.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate validation status and technical information to project teams and management.
Demonstrated focus on quality, customer needs, and attention to detail.
Ability to work effectively across office, shop, and test laboratory environments.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Manage and execute Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R) activities for assigned off-road vehicle programs.
Develop product validation plans integrating analysis and testing based on Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
Lead integrated system and full-vehicle testing to evaluate product performance and reliability.
Diagnose testing issues, conduct root cause investigations, and ensure solutions are appropriately validated.
Partner with systems engineers to collect test data and evaluate design improvements for issues identified during testing.
Plan and support field testing activities in coordination with broader validation efforts.
Track and communicate DVP&R status, testing progress, and validation results to project teams and management.
Support development and improvement of documents, processes, and procedures for testing and validation of off-road products.