Off-Road Validation Engineer: Hands-On Testing & DFMEA

Polaris Industries Inc.; Wyoming; On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota seeks an Off‑Road Validation Engineer to lead validation activities for critical vehicle systems within off‑road programs.

You will manage validation planning and execution, integrating DFMEA, lab and field testing, and full‑vehicle evaluation to drive performance and reliability. Collaborating with systems engineers, you diagnose issues, validate solutions, and communicate status to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems required.
• Experience with test planning and coordination.
• Field and laboratory testing experience including reliability metrics desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey validation status.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute DVP&R activities for off-road programs.
• Develop validation plans integrating analysis and DFMEA.
• Lead integrated system and full-vehicle testing for performance and reliability.
• Diagnose testing issues and conduct root-cause investigations.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to collect test data and evaluate design improvements.
• Plan and support field testing activities with broader validation teams.
• Track and communicate DVP&R status and results to stakeholders.
• Develop and improve testing/validation documents and procedures.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Root cause analysis

Test planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

Testing equipment

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota seeks an Off‑Road Validation Engineer to lead validation activities for critical vehicle systems within off‑road programs.

You will manage validation planning and execution, integrating DFMEA, lab and field testing, and full‑vehicle evaluation to drive performance and reliability. Collaborating with systems engineers, you diagnose issues, validate solutions, and communicate status to stakeholders.