Vehicle Development Technician II (SxS/ATV)

Polaris Industries Inc.; Wyoming; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Polaris Inc. is seeking a hands-on technician to support the development, testing, and refinement of Utility Side-by-Side and ATV vehicles. You will collaborate with engineering on chassis performance, ergonomics, and vehicle functionality from concept through validation and launch readiness.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, a valid driver's license, and experience with data acquisition tools, drilling into fabrication and welding as needed. Travel to product evaluations is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 4 years of mechanic or technician experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with powersports products preferred.
• Ability to operate off-road vehicles in demanding and varied conditions.
• Experience using data acquisition and diagnostic tools preferred.
• Fabrication and welding experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel periodically for product evaluation and development activities.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the fabrication and assembly of concept and development vehicles.
• Support the development, testing, and evaluation of Utility SxS and ATV products with emphasis on chassis performance, ergonomics, and vehicle functionality.
• Organize, coordinate, and lead field development activities and product evaluations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to support vehicle calibration, development testing, and issue resolution efforts.
• 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 in accordance with established 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 documenting test procedures and results.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while adhering to applicable safety requirements and standards.
• Protect confidential information related to products, testing, and development activities.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Valid driver's license

Basic computer skills

Operate off-road vehicles

Operate forklifts

Experience with powersports products

Experience using data acquisition and/

Fabrication and welding experience

Willingness to travel

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Data acquisition tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Polaris Inc. is seeking a hands-on technician to support the development, testing, and refinement of Utility Side-by-Side and ATV vehicles. You will collaborate with engineering on chassis performance, ergonomics, and vehicle functionality from concept through validation and launch readiness.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, a valid driver's license, and experience with data acquisition tools, drilling into fabrication and welding as needed. Travel to product evaluations is expected.