Core Engineering Development Program

Development Program Overview

The Polaris Engineering Development Program (EDP) offers a robust opportunity for recent engineering graduates who share our commitment to the design and production of world-class vehicles and powertrains.

Our unique two-year development program will help you develop essential skills in Polaris Engineering processes that provide a broad-based understanding of the product development cycle while giving you in-depth exposure to our customers and their needs.

The program provides the resources, support, and environment to help foster both personal and professional success along with establishing mentor relationships with our leadership team that will continue to grow throughout your career with Polaris.

Polaris provides the resources, support, and environment you need to achieve both personal and professional success in this role.

Program Length : 2 Years

Rotation Length : 6 Months (4X)

Placement Locations could Include : EDPs are typically matched to a role in any of the following locations : Roseau, MN;

Wyoming, MN; Osceola, WI; San Angelo, TX; Huntsville, AL; Spirit Lake, IA; Battle Ground, WA and other potential locations.

Areas you will gain exposure to in your rotations include :

• Expand your skillset through 4, 6-month rotation assignments within Core in areas of : Project, Systems, CAE, Test or Development Engineering depending upon your interests and the business need to take place in a variety of our teams including, but not limited to Snowmobiles, Off-Road Vehicles, On-Road vehicles, and Powertrain (internal combustion or electric).
• Work as a team cross-functionally integrate product designs for manufacturability, reliability and serviceability while providing optimal customer centric products for Polaris
• Challenge yourself technically where every assignment has a new set of business challenges that require you to learn new skills and grow your existing skills and where you can design and improve products and processes, reduce costs, and improve quality
• Experience a variety of engineering roles early on in your career, which will allow you to narrow in on your next role at Polaris following the program
• Demonstrate your competence on complex cross-functional projects that stretch beyond most new college graduate positions
• Participate in technical training courses and projects that will help you to enhance your engineering core competencies as well as Early Talent hosted training to grow personally and professionally
• Receive ongoing support from your executive mentor, program steering team and dedicated HR Program partner to ensure you will have a great experience

Upon completion of the Development Program, you may transition into a full-time Engineering position, contingent on business needs and the skills and experience you demonstrate during the program.

Development Program Benefits :

• Pay for Performance Company which uniquely allows employees to receive Annual Profit-Sharing bonuses based upon the performance of the employee.
• A generous 401K employee’s contribution matching program.
• Tuition Reimbursement program to support employees who want to further their education after starting employment.
• Engage in transformative development alongside a diverse group of cross-functional peers throughout your DP journey.
• Participate in our Annual Summit event in Minnesota, an event dedicated to your growth. Here, you’ll gain invaluable insights from top executives, forge connections with fellow DPs, and embrace a wealth of professional development activities.
• Relocation package (where applicable) uniquely designed for our Development Program.

The Selection Process :

Applications will be open from September to December 2024. If selected, you will participate in a MS Teams panel interview with an HR leader and two functional business leaders.

Upon accepting an offer, in Fall 2024 or Spring 2025 (depending on your graduation date), you will collaborate with the Early Talent team to be matched with your first rotational assignment, team, and location through a thorough matching process.

This process begins with the Early Talent Team providing guidance on the matching process and completing a Brand Slide. The Brand Slide, tailored to your specific program, provides insights to the team and assists in identifying the most suitable rotation aligned with your strengths, areas for development, interests, and business needs.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering degree with a graduation date between December 2024 and June 2025.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
• Ongoing geographic flexibility : you must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for your rotations as well as mobility beyond the rotational program to support accelerating your development
• Active leadership experience in student organizations and / or work experiences with interest to continue to grow your leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software; Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams
• Able to solve real world engineering problems and apply active process improvement methods

Preferred Qualifications :

• Previous Internship / Co-op experience
• Previous leadership experience in work, organizations, or classroom

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.