Job description
Internship Program Overview
The Polaris Powertrain Engineering Internship is a tailored 12-week paid summer internship designed for emerging juniors, and seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in a leading global powersports industry.
This program is for future leaders who seek a culture built on innovation, passion, and collaboration.
As a Powertrain Engineering Intern, you will be given impactful, project-based assignments that allow you to have exposure to multiple facets of engineering so you will experience both larger ongoing projects as well as shorter-scale projects throughout the summer that align with our business objectives.You will be placed into a specific powertrain team based on interest and business needs including, but not limited to: Snowmobiles, Off-Road Vehicles, On-Road vehicles.
The specific assignment could be within:
Design Engineering
Calibration/Development/System Integration
Project/Manufacturing
Lab/Validation
Potential Internship Locations Could Include:Roseau, MN; Wyoming, MN, Osceola, WI
As a Polaris intern it is important that you embrace the adventure and remain open to any placement opportunity.
By being adaptable, you will gain diverse experiences and develop a broader skill set, which are essential for your professional development and success within Polaris.
Our internship program is crafted to build the foundational skills and experiences essential for your career success.
Upon completing the internship, those who demonstrate exceptional performance and a strong passion for learning may be offered a returning internship or a position in our rotational leadership development program.
In addition to meaningful project work, you will participate in intentional programming and professional development offerings such as:
Mentorship: you are paired with one of our DP associates for mentor support throughout your 12-weeks.
Programming Hours: weekly functional centralized learning sessions to broaden your knowledge base, both within and beyond your program.
Networking: intentional time with peers and leaders at Polaris to build your professional network.
Intern Innovation Challenge:internal case study designed to promote cross functional development where you and your team will present creative and practical solutions to a real ‘Polaris’ problem to our executive leadership.
Early Talent Summit Weekparticipate in our 3-day event in our Wyoming, MN office.
This immersive experience brings together all US interns and DPs for professional development, structured networking, a DP graduation event, inspiring executive speakers, and a thrilling team ride on some of your favorite Polaris vehicles.
Community Engagement: opportunity to get involved in your local community.
Final Presentations: present to our senior level leaders to showcase your career aspirations and recap your internship experience.
The Selection Process:
Applications are open from August– December 2025.
You will be invited to participate in a MS TEAMS panel interview with an identified HR business partner and functional leader.
Upon accepting an offer, you will partner with the Early Talent team in Spring 2026 to be matched to your specific intern role/project, team, and location through an intern matching process.
You will be asked to complete a survey that provides insights to help us match you with a real-life business opportunity best suited to your strengths, development areas, and interests.
Intern Relocation Assistance:
Polaris offers a relocation program for interns who qualify through Weichert Workforce Mobility.
To qualify for these services your home address must be 35 miles or more from the office where you will be working.
Benefits include a lump sum (grossed up to offset tax liability), access to a relocation counselor to explain the resources available to you and aid securing short-term housing available to you.
Your responsibilities will include daily transportation to/from office.
Required Qualifications:
Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering degreewith an intended graduation date between August 2026-May 2028.
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
Able to complete full 12-week internship working 40 hours per week within the dates: May 18th – August 7th, 2026 or June 1st – August 21st, 2026.
Geographic willingness to partake in the intern matching process.
Proven strength in the following: analysis and creative problem solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
The drive to actively contribute to both personal and company-wide goals through creative and innovative thinking.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
Strong interest in long-term career development and participation in leadership development programs.
Previous leadership experience in work, organizations, or classroom.
Completion of at least two years of university coursework
Education and/or experience in internal combustion or electric engines
Previous experience using CAD, GT Power, or equivalent software (Creo highly desired)
Experience with mechanical systems and engines (two and four stroke combustion engines and components)
The starting pay range for Minnesota is $23.50 to $31.50 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime.
Individual pay 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.
Required Skill Profession
Engineers