CAE Engineer - Driveline Dynamics

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Summary

Polaris is seeking a CAE Engineer to provide insight and technical leadership in the area of Driveline Dynamics. In this role you will be developing worldclass numerical models and performing simulations of powertrain and driveline subsystems using multibody dynamics and finiteelement software. This role is integrated with our design and physical test supporting development of new class leading vehicles at Polaris.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for MultiBody Dynamic Analysis: Develop virtual prototypes of powertrain and driveline systems in ADAMS/FEV Virtual Dynamics to generate force motion and durability predictions.
• Responsible for Model Correlation: Continuously improve and standardize numerical methods using physical test data.
• Responsible for Technical Leadership and Mentoring: Work with project teams to provide technical leadership in the areas of vibration dynamics and durability.
• Responsible for Attribute Engineering: Understand how powertrain design and analysis influence the overall customer experience.
• Responsible for CAE Data Interpretation: Reporting and documentation including interpretation for peers and leadership.
• Responsible for developing Correlations: Examination of test data to drive correlation and drive higher model fidelity.
• Responsible for Methods Development: Implement CAE tools and develop best practices using automation scripting and model correlation.
• Responsible for Stretch Assignments: Work includes exposure to many vehicles and types of problems including stretch opportunities outside of the core responsibilities.

Experience & Skills

• Strong knowledge in the function design and kinematics of automotive powertrain and driveline systems.
• Proficiency in the use of MultiBody Dynamics tools (ADAMS) incorporating finiteelement flex bodies.
• 5 years of work Experience in the use of advanced numerical analyses such as modal analysis forced response transfer path analysis rigid/flexiblebody dynamics loads generation structural analysis and durability assessment.
• Experience with other CAE tools including FEA (Altair Ansys) Signal Processing & Fatigue (nCode: Glyphworks Design Life) Matlab MathCAD Creo is an asset.
• Experience using DesignOfExperiments (DOE) and Parametric Optimization methods with CAE models is preferred.
• Scripting experience with Python or equivalent automation code is an asset.
• Powersports knowledge and experience is an asset.
• Strong problemsolving skills adapting any and all tools for databased decision making.
• Team player ability to work with several design teams concurrently and across multiple sites.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Education

• Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

The pay range for Minnesota is $75000 to $99000 per year. Individual salaries are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography.

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To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a marketleading profitsharing plan that is fundamental to our payforperformance culture.At Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris highquality product lineup includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL sidebyside offroad vehicles; Sportsman allterrain offroad vehicles; military and commercial offroad vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot motoroadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industryleading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris

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