Powertrain Engineering Development Program

Job description

EngineeringDevelopment Program Overview 

The Polaris Engineering Development Program (EDP) offers a robust opportunity for recent engineering graduates who share our commitment to the design and production of world-class vehicles and powertrains.

Our unique two-year development program will help you develop essential skills in Polaris Engineering processes that provide a broad-based understanding of the product development cycle while giving you in-depth exposure to our customers and their needs.

Through your Engineering rotations, you will be given challenging assignments to accelerate your career development for future positions of significant responsibility.

The variety of work gives you an introduction to what working at Polaris is all about and helps you decide where you can best apply your interests to meet the company's needs.

During this program, you will also establish mentor relationships with our business leadership that will continue throughout your career with Polaris.

Polaris provides the resources, support, and environment you need to achieve both personal and professional success in this role.

Program Length: 2 Years
Rotation Length: 6 Months (4X)
Potential Placement Locations CouldInclude: Roseau, MN; Wyoming, MN; Osceola, WI

Areas you’ll gain exposure to in your rotations include:

Rotations will be based on your interests and business needand could take place in avariety of our powertrain teams including, but not limited to: Snowmobiles, Off-Road Vehicles, On-Road vehicles.

Upon completion of the Development Program, you will transition into a full-time Engineeringrole within the business, contingent on business needs and the skills and experience you demonstrate during the program.

Program Advantages: As a Polaris employee, you will enjoy specific benefits beyond rotational experiences, including:

Polaris Benefit Highlights: 

The Selection Process: 

Applications are open from August -November each year.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted candidates will typically be contacted for an initial phone screen by the end of November.

Candidates selected to move forward will be invited to participate in a virtual panel interview with an identified HR business partner and functional leaders.

Successful candidates would move forward to an offer.

Upon accepting your offer, you will collaborate with the Polaris Early Talent Team.

Your graduation date will determine your start date, either in January or June.

The Early Talent Team will guide you through the matching process and assist you in completing a Brand Slide.

The Brand Slide, tailored to your specific program, provides insights to the team and assists in identifying the most suitable rotation aligned with your strengths, areas for development, interests, and business needs.

Placements are finalized in late October for January starts and in mid-April for June starts each year.

DP Relocation Assistance: 

Polaris offers a relocation program through our mobility vendor for employees who qualify.

Benefits include a lump sum payment, self-haul moving package, lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement, and access to a relocation counselor.

The counselor will explain available resources and assist in securing short-term housing.

You will be responsible for daily transportation to and from the office.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications: 

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $75,000 to $80,000 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.

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 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 generous matching 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.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers