Polaris Inc. · 1 day ago
Sr. Design Engineer - Cooling & HVAC
Wyoming, MN, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$93K/yr - $123K/yr
5+ years expPolaris Inc. is a leading company in powersports, known for its innovative products and commitment to outdoor experiences. The Senior Design Engineer will lead the design, development, and validation of cooling and HVAC systems for off-road vehicles, ensuring robust and production-ready solutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Provide system‑level 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 decision‑making 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 off‑road 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 cross‑functional 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 less‑experienced engineers as appropriate
Prepare technical presentations, layouts, and documentation to communicate engineering solutions
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of mechanical design experience with increasing technical responsibility; high‑potential 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 stack‑ups
Strong analytical and root‑cause problem‑solving skills
Proven ability to work independently, influence technical decisions, and collaborate across functions in a fast‑paced product development environment
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
Comprehensive suite of benefits
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
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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
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