
Engineer, Development
- Roseau, MN
- $72,000-95,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Uses experience and engineering principles to develop and specify test procedures and equipment necessary to conduct powertrain performance and control system development testing on Polaris vehicles
- Responsible for data integrity and all technical aspects of the testing process
- Report with common data output format and testing conclusions
- Release complete powertrain calibration files to production for assigned vehicle program(s) that meet or exceed requirements for performance, drivability and emissions
- Develop and implement calibrations for engine mapping of air, fuel and spark along with fault systems and diagnostics
- Develop pre-production engines / vehicles to ensure program(s) meet all government mandated emissions regulations with Polaris-specified margins Coordinate testing aspects of engine and vehicle development projects: develop test criteria, systems requirement specifications, create test plans, set goals, objectives and schedules
- Participate in Calibration Peer Team
- Adopt Peer Team calibration processes and ensure that Polaris guidelines for vehicle drivability and performance are met or exceeded
- Participate in engine controller software meetings
- Understand engine control module (ECM) software function and recommend / validate algorithm changes
- Participate in vehicle group development processes to ensure that drivability metrics, applicable limits, test procedures and certification requirements are achieved
- Test new and/or improved engine components, develop engine integration and work very closely with the design and hardware groups
- Prepare and present formal documentation as required
- Participate in root cause failure analysis during the development process
- Find and recommend practical solutions for specific failure modes as related to calibration parameters, or calibration related engine performance. Key participant in system and component FMEAs
- Calibration and end-of-line support for specific engine production testing at engine and vehicle assembly plants as required. Records and analyzes test data using statistical, analytical, and other state of the art techniques
- Research alternatives and implement solutions to meet powertrain objectives
- Instrument vehicles for unique testing according to needs of hardware or calibration teams Interact and direct resources at multiple Powertrain and product group engineering sites
- This includes the ability to travel up to 25% of time to areas in the U.S and Canada
- Travel will be mostly in winter months with occasional test trips in other seasons
- Performs other duties as assigned
- BS engineering degree with engine testing and development related experience.
- Knowledge of Two-Stroke engines preferred
- Knowledge and experience with data analysis techniques including Excel, Minitab, etc.
- Experience with ETAS / Inca and Matlab / Simulink development tools preferred
- Experience developing SI emissions control systems preferred
- Experience in the function and operation of Snowmobiles required
- Experience operating ATVs, off-road vehicles and/or motorcycles also considered
- Hands-on experience repairing / rebuilding small engines, automotive engines and two stroke engines
- Ability to acquire a CDL
- Knowledge of emissions measurement and composition is a plus
- Experience with data acquisition system as well as electronics and analog wiring
- Experience with CAN systems is a plus