Validation Engineer (Snowmobiles)

Position Overview We are a company that drives change and innovation, empowering employees with challenging assignments and elevated responsibility in an agile environment. You will lead validation planning and testing efforts for snowmobile platforms, ensuring that systems and components meet defined performance, reliability, and durability requirements. In this role you partner with product, systems and test teams to define validation strategies, execute lab and field testing, and deliver clear insights on vehicle readiness. Key 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, drivability, and certification requirements are achieved. Collect, analyze, and interpret test data using appropriate data acquisition and analytical tools. Ensure data integrity and technical accuracy across all validation and testing 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. Desired Competencies Achievement Orientation – focus on delivering high‑quality results that meet or exceed expectations. Problem Solving – identify problems, analyze information, evaluate options, and implement solutions. Collaborating with Others – work cooperatively and supportively to achieve shared goals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in validation, testing, or product development engineering. Hands‑on knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. Experience with or ability to learn data acquisition and processing tools such as AIM or Edaq. Experience in test planning, development, coordination, and execution. Strong technical analysis, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills.li> Experience supporting field and lab testing with reliability metrics and targets. Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally. Travel up to 10%. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Compensation The starting pay range for Minnesota is $75,000 to $95,000 per year. Individual salaries are determined by education, experience, skills, and geography. Travel up to 10%. Benefits Polaris offers competitive compensation, a profit‑sharing plan, 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and volunteer time off. EEO Statement Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment‑related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov). #J-18808-Ljbffr Polaris Industries Inc