Powertrain Calibration Strategy Lead

Polaris Inc; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. seeks a Sr. Powertrain Calibration Lead Engineer to own calibration strategy and deliverables for next‑generation powertrains.

You will lead calibration engineers, align with module leads, controls, design, validation, and executive stakeholders across the Product Development Process, balancing performance, drivability, emissions, durability, and program risk. You’ll drive calibration plans, reviews, and data management while supporting EPA/CARB certification, and ensure production

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of five years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of two years leading calibration work, including taking a calibration through production release.
• Strong knowledge of engine fundamentals related to controls, performance, and emissions, with experience in base engine calibration, including torque structure, airflow, spark, fueling, transient response and drivability, cold start, and component protection.
• Proficiency with ETAS INCA and/or Vector CANape, vehicle CAN, and A2L/MDF calibration data handling.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Concerto and MATLAB, along with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and work effectively with domestic and international technology partners.
• Preferred experience with engine emissions control systems and EPA/CARB certification, OBD/diagnostics calibration, Simulink, ASCET, Python or other scripting for data automation, and small, powersports, or automotive engines.
• Preferred hands‑on experience operating off‑road vehicle products.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced dyno, test, and field environments, including hot, cold, and high‑altitude field testing, and travel up to 25%.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Define and document calibration requirements for performance, drivability, emissions, durability, and diagnostics at program start, aligned with program and vehicle objectives.
• Develop and own the calibration plan, work breakdown, timing, resource needs, test procedures, and equipment required to meet program milestones.
• Lead calibration engineers across all work packages by assigning work, setting technical direction, removing barriers, and developing team capability.
• Lead calibration maturity reviews at each Product Development Process gate, using standardized metrics, tools, and processes to communicate progress, decisions, and risk across the engineering organization.
• Own calibration technical decisions that balance performance, emissions, durability, and program risk, and lead rapid resolution of issues and Incident Reports through root cause failure analysis and practical corrective actions.
• Partner with module leads and design, development, validation, project management, and executive stakeholders to ensure hardware and calibration systems meet program objectives.
• Represent calibration in engine control module software requirement and change reviews, collaborating with controls systems engineers to recommend and validate algorithm changes.
• Identify calibration risks early, incorporate them into the DFMEA and DVP&R, and direct resources across multiple Powertrain and product group engineering sites.
• Lead pre-production engine and vehicle calibration, support EPA and CARB emissions certification and durability testing, and deliver production calibration files that meet performance, drivability, emissions, and regulatory requirements.
• Own calibration data management and release control, support end-of-line testing at engine and vehicle assembly plants, improve calibration processes and automation, and use field and customer data to assess post-production performance.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

Vector CANape

CAN

A2L/MDF calibration data handling

Concerto

MATLAB

Microsoft Office

Job description

Polaris Inc. seeks a Sr. Powertrain Calibration Lead Engineer to own calibration strategy and deliverables for next‑generation powertrains.

You will lead calibration engineers, align with module leads, controls, design, validation, and executive stakeholders across the Product Development Process, balancing performance, drivability, emissions, durability, and program risk. You’ll drive calibration plans, reviews, and data management while supporting EPA/CARB certification, and ensure production