ORV Thermal Test Technician II

Polaris Industries; Wyoming (MN); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Gym & personal training reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with matching

Volunteer time off

Résumé du poste

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a hands-on technician focused on vehicle thermal management to support R&D across the ORV line. You will prepare and instrument vehicles, conduct chassis dynamometer and field tests, and deliver data and reports for engineers.

This role also involves prototype fabrication, data acquisition troubleshooting, and field validation activities, with occasional travel. The position offers competitive pay and overtime eligibility in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum of 3 years of mechanic or technician experience preferred.
• Two-year degree in a technical field preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required; powersports experience preferred.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and diagnostic tools preferred.
• Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to operate ORVs in extreme conditions, drive trucks with trailers under 26,000 pounds GCWR, and operate forklifts.
• Ability to travel periodically for product development and validation activities.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsabilités

• Conduct thermal research and development testing across the ORV product lineup, with most testing performed on a chassis dynamometer.
• Prepare and instrument vehicles for testing using thermocouples, anemometers, data acquisition systems, and diagnostic tools.
• Execute chassis dynamometer and field thermal tests, analyze results, and provide accurate data and reports to system engineers.
• Verify that overall vehicle performance meets program specifications and customer expectations.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot data acquisition equipment and related test systems.
• Fabricate prototype components and test fixtures, including welding when applicable.
• Organize and lead product development and validation activities in field environments.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking to support product and system evaluation.
• Maintain complete test records, document methods and findings, and protect confidential information.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, follow OSHA requirements, communicate professionally, and drive assigned work to timely completion.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Data acquisition

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Welding/fabrication

Powersports experience

Formation

High school diploma

Two-year technical degree

3 years mechanic/technician experience

Outils

Data acquisition systems

Diagnostic tools

Description du poste

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota is seeking a hands-on technician focused on vehicle thermal management to support R&D across the ORV line. You will prepare and instrument vehicles, conduct chassis dynamometer and field tests, and deliver data and reports for engineers.

This role also involves prototype fabrication, data acquisition troubleshooting, and field validation activities, with occasional travel. The position offers competitive pay and overtime eligibility in Minnesota.