Service Engineer (ORV Crossover & ATV) at Polaris in Wyoming, MN

Service Engineer (ORV Crossover & ATV)

Location: Wyoming, MN, USA

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview:

The Service Engineer supports the development and execution of service strategies for the Polaris ORV Crossover and ATV product lines. Partnering with the relevant Strategic Business Unit, Engineering, and Central Service teams, you will help align service readiness and support with business, dealership, and customer needs. This role applies an engineering background to improve product serviceability, connect Service and Engineering, and lead field campaigns for the assigned product lines. You will have meaningful ownership of service strategy, product-development input, and field-quality execution across a broad cross-functional network.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead service strategy, readiness, and support for assigned product lines, aligning non-technical service strategies with Strategic Business Unit priorities.

• Represent Service on product development programs and product-line team meetings, providing requirements and recommendations for serviceability, simplification, and maintainability.

• Partner with Design, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to eliminate service issues during design and lead action plans for new and existing product concerns.

• Lead field campaign execution, including all project-management aspects of the Bulletin Field Execution Process and cost-effective plans for resolving field issues.

• Support the global Technical Service team in identifying and resolving dealer challenges, while serving as a peer leader and mentor to team members.

• Maintain cross-functional communication on product issues with Technical Service, Warranty, Customer Service, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Legal, and Quality.

• Assess parts-supply risks and field-quality impacts, and drive resolution with cross-functional teams.

• Provide strategic and technical content input for owner, service, and parts manuals, dealer training materials, and other product technical resources.

• Lead development of special service tools and help ensure Polaris Digital Wrench diagnostic software supports new and existing products.

• Represent Service in Post Sales Surveillance activities, assist with escalated dealer and customer inquiries, and maintain current knowledge of Polaris products, dealership operations, diagnostic technologies, and relevant engineering processes.

• Identify and lead continuous-improvement and standardization projects and processes.

Desired Competencies:

• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.

• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.

• Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline.

• Three or more years of related engineering experience.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical experience, especially with snowmobile powertrains and systems.

• Significant, proven project-management experience across stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.

• Strong ability to build networks and relationships and influence decisions at all leadership levels.

• Excellent analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills, with strong drive and initiative to identify and address issues.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data presentation, with an interest in adopting new technology.

• Working knowledge of dealership retail service operations.

• Manufacturing-environment experience and in-depth knowledge of the snowmobile industry and products are preferred.

• Ability to work in a general office environment across Twin Cities offices, interact significantly with dealers and customers, and manage a heavy workload during field campaign activities.

• Travel up to 10%, as required.

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $76,000 to $100,000 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.

We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

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.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 800-765-2747 or Talent.Acquisition@Polaris.com. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov).