Snow Vehicle Validation Engineer | Testing & Reliability

Polaris Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership plan

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Gym & personal training reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead planning and testing for snow vehicle platforms in Minnesota. You will own validation reporting, execute lab and field tests, and partner with product, systems, and test teams to deliver data-driven insights on vehicle readiness.

The role emphasizes hands-on validation, reliability targets, and continuous improvement of testing methods, with up to 10% travel and a compensation package aligned with market norms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in validation, testing, or product development engineering.
• Hands-on knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience with data acquisition and processing tools (AIM or Edaq).
• Experience in test planning, development, coordination, and execution.
• Strong technical analysis, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Experience supporting field and lab testing with reliability metrics and targets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute DVP&R plans for assigned snow vehicle programs.
• Define test procedures, pass/fail criteria, and equipment required to validate vehicle and system performance.
• Coordinate and execute component and vehicle-level validation activities with cross-functional teams.
• Establish reliability and durability test targets aligned with vehicle and system requirements.
• Lead validation processes to ensure performance, driveability, and certification requirements are achieved.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data using data acquisition and analytical tools.
• Ensure data integrity and technical accuracy across all validation activities.
• Report validation status, results, and conclusions to project teams and leadership.
• Support field testing, root cause analysis, and issue resolution activities.
• Improve existing and develop new testing methods and procedures as needed.

Skills

Validation planning

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AIM

Edaq

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a Validation Engineer to lead planning and testing for snow vehicle platforms in Minnesota. You will own validation reporting, execute lab and field tests, and partner with product, systems, and test teams to deliver data-driven insights on vehicle readiness.

The role emphasizes hands-on validation, reliability targets, and continuous improvement of testing methods, with up to 10% travel and a compensation package aligned with market norms.