Sr. Design Engineer Cooling & HVAC

At Polaris Inc. we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

At Polaris Inc. we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Senior Design Engineer you will lead the design development and validation of cooling and HVAC systems for Polaris offroad vehicles from concept through production. This role provides full technical ownership of systemlevel designs operating in extreme offroad environments requiring sound engineering judgment to balance performance durability cost and manufacturability.

You will serve as a technical leader within crossfunctional teams partnering with program architects product management sourcing suppliers and manufacturing to deliver robust productionready systems aligned with program objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide systemlevel ownership for cooling and HVAC designs from concept through validation and into production
• Lead the design and release of cooling and HVAC components including hoses tubes reservoirs and supporting hardware
• Drive technical decisionmaking to meet safety quality reliability cost and schedule targets
• Develop and maintain component specifications DFMEAs and DVP&Rs in alignment with Polaris engineering standards
• Own and execute cooling and HVAC development plans ensuring component readiness for purchasing manufacturing and launch milestones
• Define and support validation strategies to verify performance and durability in offroad operating conditions
• Lead technical engagement with suppliers influencing design material selection and manufacturing processes
• Determine appropriate manufacturing methods to meet performance quality and cost objectives
• Lead and participate in design reviews providing technical guidance and ensuring crossfunctional alignment
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to support production readiness and issue resolution
• Analyze field and warranty issues identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to lessexperienced engineers as appropriate
• Prepare technical presentations layouts and documentation to communicate engineering solutions

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

REQUIRED:

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 years of mechanical design experience with increasing technical responsibility; highpotential candidates with less experience may be considered at an Engineer level
• Demonstrated experience owning mechanical systems or subsystems from concept through production
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling; Creo preferred
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles tolerancing and manufacturability
• Ability to occasionally operate prototype vehicles in support of development and validation activities
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10%) for technical collaboration and field testing.

PREFERRED:

• Experience with cooling and/or HVAC systems and related components
• Experience working with suppliers on component and process development
• Experience with Windchill or similar PLM systems
• Experience with FEA & CFD
• Working knowledge of GD&T DFMEA DVP&R and tolerance stackups
• Strong analytical and rootcause problemsolving skills
• Proven ability to work independently influence technical decisions and collaborate across functions in a fastpaced product development environment

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The starting pay range for Minnesota is $93000 to $123000 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.

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 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 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

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 or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().