Powertrain Dyno Operator: Engine Testing & Calibration

Polaris Inc; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Gym & personal training reimbursement

Market-leading profit-sharing plan

Generous matching contribution to 401k

Financial wellness education and 1:1相談

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Discounted employee stock purchases

Life insurance

Disability offerings

Paid volunteer time off via Polaris

Job summary

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota seeks a hands-on Powertrain Dyno Operator to support engine dynamometer operations, data collection, and calibration work in a high-tech laboratory environment.

You will assemble and test engines, troubleshoot instrumentation, interpret results, and collaborate with development engineers to advance next-generation powertrain technologies while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Technical degree related to engines, powertrain systems, automotive technology, diesel technology, or a similar field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with high-performance small engines, engine building, engine testing, engine calibration, or related powertrain applications.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engines, fuel-injection systems, and engine operating principles.
• Experience assembling, disassembling, inspecting, and blueprinting engines.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Understanding of dynamometer testing, engine controls, and test-cell operations.
• Experience with AVL PUMA, ETAS INCA, or similar engine-control and calibration software preferred.
• Experience with vehicle electrical systems, wiring, schematics, sensors, and temperature, pressure, and flow data collection preferred.
• Fabrication, machining, welding, fixture-building, or powersports dealership experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Word, and computer-based diagnostic or data-acquisition systems.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate engine dynamometers and development test cells to support powertrain hardware development, engine calibration, emissions, performance, and certification testing.
• Configure, instrument, update, and maintain test-engine hardware, including engine assembly, disassembly, inspection, and reassembly activities.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot data-acquisition systems, engine-control software, emissions equipment, and associated laboratory instrumentation.
• Collect, interpret, analyze, and document test data while ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of all results generated.
• Maintain, calibrate, diagnose, and repair test-cell systems and equipment, including mechanical, electrical, cooling, airflow, fuel, and control-system components.
• Support engine calibration and controls development activities by operating software used to monitor and adjust engine parameters.
• Create, maintain, and improve laboratory test procedures, processes, and documentation to support efficient and repeatable testing.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical team members to execute test requests, troubleshoot issues, and support development objectives.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment that complies with OSHA requirements and 5S practices.
• Protect confidential information, test results, and development activities.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Education

Technical degree related to engines, powertrain systems

Diesel technology or automotive technology

Tools

AVL PUMA

ETAS INCA

Engine-control software

Data acquisition systems

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Polaris Inc. in Minnesota seeks a hands-on Powertrain Dyno Operator to support engine dynamometer operations, data collection, and calibration work in a high-tech laboratory environment.

You will assemble and test engines, troubleshoot instrumentation, interpret results, and collaborate with development engineers to advance next-generation powertrain technologies while maintaining safety and quality standards.