Staff Motion Control Systems Engineer

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Job Summary/Description:

Polaris is seeking a Staff Motion Control Systems Engineer to join our dynamic growing and fast-paced Vehicle Electronics and Software (VES) organization. As a Staff Motion Control Systems Engineer you will be a pivotal member and leader of our team; setting strategic direction coordinating project responsibility and leading design development and calibration work for our Motion Control Electronic Control Units (ECUs).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Lead motion controls strategic direction and coordinate with strategic leaders in other control system domains (body dynamics displays etc.) on a unified company controls strategy.

Lead and coordinate motion controller lead engineers in effectively executing existing and new projects for motion controllers.

Collaborate with project leads and business unit partners on resource planning for new program support.

Coordinate management of software calibrations across multiple vehicle systems.

Collaborate with external suppliers and program management to ensure the technical deliverables and milestones of the supplier are completed as required.

Translate system-level requirements into detailed software and hardware specifications for embedded systems ensuring alignment with business needs and system constraints.

Lead cross-functional initiatives with internal teams to ensure ECU features and vehicle functionality are compatible.

Support prototyping efforts to explore and validate new technologies and innovative controls solutions.

Ensure the overall technical execution of ECUs and control systems meets vehicle performance expectations.

Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Identify and mitigate risks and issues throughout the ECU development/deployment process.

Engage with upstream stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities for ECU platforming and feature reuse across the product portfolio.

Other duties as required.

Education Skills and Knowledge:

B.S. or higher in Electrical Mechanical or Computer Engineering required.

M.S. in Electrical Mechanical or Computer Engineering desired.

8 years of professional experience with previous industry experience as a full-time employee or contractor desired.

Experience leading strategic decisions and providing strategic direction for a team of engineers desired.

Experience leading design and/or implementation of embedded controls required; experience related to vehicle controls/diagnostics/communication strongly preferred.

Experience writing and reviewing technical requirements within a formal requirements management tool strongly preferred.

Experience with calibration of software modules and/or control systems required.

Experience with software and/or hardware validation and verification efforts including MIL/SIL/HIL other low-level software verification and related documentation required.

Experience with communication networks required; with vehicle communication networks such as CAN J1939 and UDS strongly preferred.

Experience with vehicle architectures that include ECUs such as a CAN Gateway Vehicle Control Modules Telematics and connected vehicle controllers over-the-air reflash and multi-CAN-bus electrical systems strongly desired.

Experience with Control System DFMEA and functional safety required.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced development environment required.

Experience in effective problem solving and troubleshooting required.

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $116000 to $140000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

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

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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 market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance 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 high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading 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.

EEO Statement

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