Development Technician – Chassis & Vehicle Testing

Polaris Inc; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a mechanically minded technician to support the development, testing, and refinement of Utility Side-by-Side (SxS) and ATV vehicles, focusing on chassis, ergonomics, and overall performance.

You will collaborate with engineering and validation teams to evaluate vehicle performance, participate in fabrication, data collection, and preproduction activities, and help ensure vehicle safety, quality, and readiness for launch.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years of mechanic or technician experience preferred.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate off-road vehicles in demanding and varied conditions.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Experience with powersports products preferred.
• Experience using data acquisition and diagnostic tools preferred.
• Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel periodically for product evaluation and development activities.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fabrication and assembly of concept and development vehicles.
• Support the development, testing, and evaluation of Utility SxS and ATV products with emphasis on chassis performance, ergonomics, and vehicle functionality.
• Organize, coordinate, and lead field development activities and product evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support vehicle calibration, development testing, and issue resolution efforts.
• Utilize data acquisition and diagnostic tools to collect vehicle performance data and support analysis activities.
• Analyze test data and communicate findings, recommendations, and technical feedback to engineering and project teams.
• Perform and support validation testing activities in accordance with established validation plans.
• Provide input to improve product quality, features, performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Support preproduction builds and quality verification testing activities.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, detailed test reports documenting test procedures and results.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while adhering to applicable safety requirements and standards.
• Protect confidential information related to products, testing, and development activities.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Valid drivers license

Basic computer skills

Operate off-road vehicles

Operate forklifts

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Data acquisition tools

Diagnostic tools

Fabrication & welding

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a mechanically minded technician to support the development, testing, and refinement of Utility Side-by-Side (SxS) and ATV vehicles, focusing on chassis, ergonomics, and overall performance.

You will collaborate with engineering and validation teams to evaluate vehicle performance, participate in fabrication, data collection, and preproduction activities, and help ensure vehicle safety, quality, and readiness for launch.