Polaris Inc. · 8 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expPolaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, dedicated to innovation and employee empowerment. The Controls Engineer will establish and implement cost-efficient production methods while leading key manufacturing projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost metrics.
Responsibilities
This position focuses on development of manufacturing lines to improve standard work, Lean manufacturing, quality control
Develop industrial controls for utilization in the manufacturing process to adhere to established control strategies across the company
Develop analytical tools to analyze production system health and quality trends
Develop and implement manufacturing systems with cross functional teams to ensure manufacturing quality, compliance, and safety
Implementation of IOT
Integration of Work Instruction with Process controls
No direct responsibility for any given area of the facility but responsible for successfully implementing projects on time and on budget while maximizing project value
Develop standards and specific control type and configuration for new equipment used in the manufacturing process
Develop and maintain required documentation to support controls applications used in the manufacturing process, including operation and maintenance
Oversee installation of control systems on new and/or existing equipment
Make programming changes that are required to maintain and improve the manufacturing process
Analyze and recommend improvement to manufacturing processes, which will benefit from automation techniques
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years controls experience in a manufacturing environment
Preferred
B.S. in Electrical Engineering preferred but will also consider Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Engineering
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Able to communicate with various positions through verbal and written communication
Proficiency with MS Office
Project Management skills
Understanding of systems, processes, and operations
Programming and integration of PLCs (Allen Bradley)
Development of API's
Troubleshooting and commissioning fieldbus networks (Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet)
Proficient with SQL
Creating and modifying schematics with SolidWorks
Industrial equipment design and troubleshooting
Design and construction of custom electrical panels
Requires a broad understanding of manufacturing including: Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, Standard processes and procedures, Tool and fixture design, Assembly equipment design and maintenance, Manufacturing methods and processes
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Market-leading profit-sharing plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Discounted employee stock purchases plan
Generous matching contribution to 401(k)
Financial wellness education and consultation
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Wellness programs
Paid time off
Gym & personal training reimbursement
Life insurance and disability offerings
Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off
Company
Polaris Inc.
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$850M2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-02Post Ipo Debt· $350M
1987-08-21IPO
Leadership Team
Mike Speetzen
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2026-01-09
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