Senior Off-Road Validation Engineer

Polaris Inc; Wyoming (MN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking an Off-Road Validation Engineer to lead validation activities for critical vehicle systems and programs.

You will manage validation planning, execute DFMEA-based testing, and work with systems engineers to diagnose issues, validate solutions, and communicate results to stakeholders. The role offers hands-on testing, problem solving, and ownership of vehicle-level validation activities with opportunities to influence performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated technical analysis and problem-solving skills, including root cause investigation.
• Experience with test planning and coordination.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with field and laboratory testing, including reliability metrics and targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate validation status and technical information to project teams and management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute Design Validation Plan and Report (DVP&R) activities for assigned off-road vehicle programs.
• Develop comprehensive product validation plans by integrating analysis and testing based on Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Lead integrated system and full-vehicle testing to evaluate product performance and reliability.
• Diagnose testing issues, conduct root cause investigations, and ensure solutions are appropriately validated.
• Partner with systems engineers to collect test data and evaluate design improvements for issues identified during testing.
• Plan and support field testing activities in coordination with broader validation efforts.
• Track and communicate DVP&R status, testing progress, and validation results to project teams and management.
• Support the development and improvement of documents, processes, and procedures for testing and validation of off-road products.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Root cause analysis

Testing coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering field

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking an Off-Road Validation Engineer to lead validation activities for critical vehicle systems and programs.

You will manage validation planning, execute DFMEA-based testing, and work with systems engineers to diagnose issues, validate solutions, and communicate results to stakeholders. The role offers hands-on testing, problem solving, and ownership of vehicle-level validation activities with opportunities to influence performance and reliability.