Powertrain Calibration Lead: Drive Performance & Production

PII01 Polaris Industries Inc.; Wyoming; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

ESOP

Stock purchase plan

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability

Volunteer PTO

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Sr. Powertrain Calibration Lead Engineer to own calibration strategy and delivery for next-generation powertrains. You will lead calibration engineers, align module leads, controls, design, and validation through production release, balancing performance, emissions, and durability.

You will guide pre-production calibration, support emissions certification, and deliver production calibration files meeting program objectives. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• 5+ years of engineering experience.
• 2+ years leading calibration work incl. production release.
• Strong knowledge of engine fundamentals related to controls, performance, and emissions.
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA and/or Vector CANape; data tools like MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Define and document calibration requirements for performance, drivability, emissions, durability, and diagnostics at program start.
• Develop and own the calibration plan, work breakdown, timing, resource needs, test procedures, and equipment.
• Lead calibration engineers across all work packages and develop team capability.
• Lead calibration maturity reviews at Product Development Process gates with metrics and risk reporting.
• Own calibration decisions balancing performance, emissions, durability, and program risk; drive issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

Vector CANape

MATLAB

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Sr. Powertrain Calibration Lead Engineer to own calibration strategy and delivery for next-generation powertrains. You will lead calibration engineers, align module leads, controls, design, and validation through production release, balancing performance, emissions, and durability.

You will guide pre-production calibration, support emissions certification, and deliver production calibration files meeting program objectives. Travel up to 25% is expected.