Polaris Inc.

Senior CAE Engineer – Snowmobile Durability

Polaris Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Roseau • Minnesota, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $109,000 - $144,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • 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.
  • Design experience and strategy, Design space optimization, Efficient structural design, Plastics composites and new materials, Joining technologies, Industry knowledge.
  • Understand design performance through physical data analysis.
  • Examination of physical data to drive correlation and virtual use case development.
  • Work with project teams and provide technical leadership in the areas of structural design and durability.
  • Implementation of customer focused Polaris specific CAE tools and best practices to deliver results on time for key program decisions.
  • Apply engineering knowledge and CAE tools to aid architecture selection and target setting early in product development.
  • Work includes exposure to many vehicles and types of problems, including stretch opportunities outside of the core responsibilities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required, 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) is a plus
  • 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.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness programs
  • Paid time off
  • Gym & personal training reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Disability offerings
  • 401(k) matching contributions
  • Profit-sharing plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
structural designdurabilitydata analysisdesign space optimizationadvanced numerical problemsstructural analysisfrequency domain analysisdesign of experimentsoptimizationvehicle validation
Soft skills
technical leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsnegotiating skillsteam player
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringadvanced degree in related field