Vehicle Development Technician (Chassis & Testing)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Gym & personal training reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to support the development, testing, and refinement of Utility Side-by-Side and ATV vehicles.

You will focus on chassis, ergonomics, and overall performance, collaborating with engineering teams to collect data and verify designs from concept through launch readiness. You will participate in fabrication, development testing, and field evaluations, ensuring safety and quality while maintaining thorough records and test reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 4 years of mechanic or technician experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate off-road vehicles in demanding and varied conditions.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Experience with powersports products preferred.
• Experience using data acquisition and diagnostic tools preferred.
• Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel periodically for product evaluation and development activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fabrication and assembly of concept and development vehicles.
• Support development, testing, and evaluation of Utility SxS and ATV products focusing on chassis performance, ergonomics, and functionality.
• Organize, coordinate, and lead field development activities and product evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support vehicle calibration, development testing, and issue resolution.
• Utilize data acquisition and diagnostic tools to collect vehicle performance data and support analysis.
• Analyze test data and communicate findings, recommendations, and technical feedback to engineering and project teams.
• Perform and support validation testing activities per validation plans.
• Provide input to improve product quality, features, performance, and cost effectiveness.
• Support preproduction builds and quality verification testing activities.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, detailed test reports.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to support the development, testing, and refinement of Utility Side-by-Side and ATV vehicles.

You will focus on chassis, ergonomics, and overall performance, collaborating with engineering teams to collect data and verify designs from concept through launch readiness. You will participate in fabrication, development testing, and field evaluations, ensuring safety and quality while maintaining thorough records and test reports.