Powertrain Test Technician II – Lab & Engine Testing

Polaris Inc.; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a hands-on Powertrain Lab Technician to join the Powertrain Development Lab.

You will instrument engines, build test fixtures, collect data, run automated tests, and document results in a fast-paced environment with complex test systems. You will calibrate and maintain equipment such as Spintron, Spin Stand, and dynamometers, perform light fabrication, and support Engine Build activities while ensuring safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of powertrain or vehicle testing experience.
• Solid understanding of mechanical systems, engines, transmissions, and clutches.
• Demonstrated electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Exposure to data acquisition hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Set up and instrument engines, transmissions, test stands, and laboratory equipment.
• Create, write, and execute automated tests with safety limits and shutdowns.
• Record, process, and evaluate test data using data collection software tools.
• Prepare detailed reports communicating test methods, findings and results to the Powertrain organization.
• Calibrate, maintain, and improve Powertrain test equipment (Spintron, Spin Stand, Starter Cart, Dyno, Lube Cart).
• Build engines, swap components, create test fixtures, perform light fabrication, and operate a chassis dynamometer.

Skills

Powertrain testing

Data acquisition

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical degree in engines

Tools

Spintron

Spin Stand

Starter Cart

Starter Dyno

Lube Cart

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a hands-on Powertrain Lab Technician to join the Powertrain Development Lab.

You will instrument engines, build test fixtures, collect data, run automated tests, and document results in a fast-paced environment with complex test systems. You will calibrate and maintain equipment such as Spintron, Spin Stand, and dynamometers, perform light fabrication, and support Engine Build activities while ensuring safety and quality.