Field Investigation Engineer

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November 7

❄️ Minnesota – Remote

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💵 $78k - $103k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer

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Polaris Inc.

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Transportation • Manufacturing • Sports

Polaris Inc. is a leading manufacturer of off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles, and marine products for adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. Established in 1954, the company has a rich history of innovation in powersports, offering a diverse portfolio that includes ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, and pontoon boats. Polaris caters to both recreational and commercial markets, providing vehicles that are designed for a range of terrains and conditions, ensuring that customers can explore and enjoy the great outdoors.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1954

⚽ Sports

📋 Description

• Perform on-site forensic field investigations for incidents involving a broad range of Polaris products • Travel to reported incidents domestically, and some worldwide • Conduct field investigations of Polaris Industries’ products • Collaborate with teams such as manufacturing, engineering, validation, subject matter experts (SMEs), and peers • Compile, analyze, and communicate data collected from investigations • Present findings in a Peer Review format • Serve as Polaris’ technical investigation expert for engineering and product liability counsel • Represent Polaris in multiparty inspections for fire, accident, and litigation claims • Provide testimony as requested by counsel • Develop lessons learned and communicate product safety considerations to engineering product teams

🎯 Requirements

• Experience in technical investigations is required • BS degree in Engineering or equivalent is a plus • Minimum 5 years of product investigation experience (preferably with consumer products) • Ability to work effectively in a highly independent work setting • Proven analytical skills for problem solving and identification of root cause • Ability to travel up to 75% on short notice • Experience in vehicle and structure fire investigations is preferred • Testimony experience is preferred • Knowledge of vehicle systems such as powertrain, chassis, electrical, and crashworthiness, strongly preferred • Experience with Microsoft Suite, unmanned drone license, CAD, 3D imaging, International Safety Standards and Testing Practices, and/or lab experience is a plus • Experience in accident reconstruction is a plus • The following certifications are a plus: CFI, CFEI, CVFI, ACTAR, ABYC • Remotely located within 1-hour of an international airport is strongly recommended

🏖️ 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 including health, dental, and vision insurance • Wellness programs • Paid time off • Gym & personal training reimbursement • Life insurance and disability offerings • Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Foundation