Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, Advanced Tech Prototyping

Polaris Inc.; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Paid time off

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking an experienced Advanced Technology Engineer to lead design, fabrication, integration, and evaluation of new and emerging technologies across Polaris products.

You will work at the intersection of concept development, production programs, and future platform strategy, influencing vehicle architecture from concept to launch. The role requires hands‑on prototyping, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to translate concepts into tangible models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering design or related engineering roles preferred.
• Agriculture, Transportation, powersports, or automotive design experience is highly desirable.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and flexibility in projects and emerging technologies.
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools such as Creo, Blender, or similar platforms.
• Hands‑on fabrication experience, including machining, welding, and assembly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with demonstrated problem‑solving ability and creative thinking skills.
• Experience developing system requirements and performance specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical abilities, including problem‑solving and root cause analysis (preferred).
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to work with domestic and international technology partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Project, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and build functional prototypes and concept models that explore emerging technologies, validate feasibility, and demonstrate future‑state product possibilities.
• Translate conceptual ideas and innovation processes into tangible models and iteratively refine them with cross‑functional teams based on testing results, performance evaluations, and stakeholder feedback.
• Lead teams through concept builds and the evaluation of new technologies, bringing advanced concepts to life while documenting learnings and recommending next steps to guide strategic decision‑making.
• Develop and mature early‑stage technologies into viable solutions ready for product integration, collaborating closely with engineering, design, and manufacturing teams to ensure a seamless transition from concept to production.
• Analyze technical risks, propose mitigation plans, and provide technology recommendations, prototype insights, and feasibility assessments that support ORV and seasonal product roadmaps.
• Partner with product teams during roadmap reviews, milestone gates, and planning sessions to align innovation activities with long‑term strategic plans and market needs.
• Coordinate and execute materials testing, evaluation, and validation activities in collaboration with suppliers, lab teams, and internal experts, assessing performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost implications.
• Summarize material findings and deliver data‑driven recommendations to inform material selection and integration into future products.

Skills

Prototyping

3D modeling

Creo

Blender

Fabrication

Cross-functional teamwork

Requirements development

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Global partners

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Tools

Excel

Project

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking an experienced Advanced Technology Engineer to lead design, fabrication, integration, and evaluation of new and emerging technologies across Polaris products.

You will work at the intersection of concept development, production programs, and future platform strategy, influencing vehicle architecture from concept to launch. The role requires hands‑on prototyping, cross‑functional collaboration, and the ability to translate concepts into tangible models.