Polaris Inc. · 3 weeks ago
Sr. CAE Engineer – Snowmobile Durability
Wyoming, MN, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $144K/yr
5+ years expPolaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, pioneering product breakthroughs since 1954. They are seeking a qualified Sr. CAE Engineer to provide technical leadership in durability and lightweight design for snowmobiles, contributing to innovative vehicle solutions.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Attribute Engineering: Product support and technology development using commercial CAE software codes in the areas of efficient structural design and durability. Load generation and dynamic response predictions utilizing MBD tools is a plus for this attribute
Lightweight Design: Design experience and strategy, Design space optimization, Efficient structural design, Plastics composites and new materials, Joining technologies, Industry knowledge
Physical Data Analysis: Understand design performance through physical data analysis
Correlation: Examination of physical data to drive correlation and virtual use case development
Technical Leadership and Mentoring: Work with project teams and provide technical leadership in the areas of structural design and durability
Automation and Continuous Improvement: Implementation of customer focused Polaris specific CAE tools and best practices to deliver results on time for key program decisions
Early Integration: Apply engineering knowledge and CAE tools to aid architecture selection and target setting early in product development
Stretch Assignments: Work includes exposure to many vehicles and types of problems, including stretch opportunities outside of the core responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required
5 years' experience with advanced numerical problems such as bolted joints, basic durability, advanced durability, transient, loads generation, and structural analysis
Frequency domain experience relating to modal, harmonic, random vibration, and fatigue related design challenges
Knowledgeable in the design and vehicle validation of Snowmobile vehicle systems including architecture selection, chassis and suspensions systems, driveline, roll-over protection systems, seat, dash, cab, accessories
Experience in systems engineering, design of experiments, and optimization
Powersports knowledge and passion to deliver for the customer
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiating skills
Team player, ability to work with several engineering teams concurrently and across global development centers
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Preferred software skills include: Abaqus, ANSYS Workbench, HyperMesh, OptiStruct
Data post-processing tools include Hyperview and Glyphworks or similar
MBD tools (Adams) which incorporate FEA flex bodies to capture dynamic performance is a plus
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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