Off-Road Validation Engineer

Polaris Inc; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee stock ownership plan

Discounted employee stock purchases

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a hands-on Off-Road Validation Engineer to lead validation activities for critical vehicle systems and off-road programs.

You will manage validation planning, execution, and reporting, collaborating with systems engineers to diagnose issues, validate solutions, and communicate status to stakeholders. The role emphasizes DFMEA-informed test planning, integrated system and full-vehicle testing, and field and laboratory validation.

Qualifications

• 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 with the ability to communicate validation status and technical information to project teams and management.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.
• 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 comprehensive product validation plans by 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 the development and improvement of documents, processes, and procedures for testing and validation of off-road products.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Root cause analysis

Test planning

Communication

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a hands-on Off-Road Validation Engineer to lead validation activities for critical vehicle systems and off-road programs.

You will manage validation planning, execution, and reporting, collaborating with systems engineers to diagnose issues, validate solutions, and communicate status to stakeholders. The role emphasizes DFMEA-informed test planning, integrated system and full-vehicle testing, and field and laboratory validation.