Associate CAE Engineer – Snowmobile Durability

Polaris Inc.

. Provide technical leadership in durability and lightweight design.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeWyoming • Minnesota, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership in durability and lightweight design.
Support technology development using commercial CAE software codes in efficient structural design and durability.
Undertake load generation and dynamic response predictions utilizing MBD tools.
Facilitate understanding of design performance through physical data analysis.
Examine physical data to drive correlation and develop virtual use cases.
Work with project teams and provide mentoring in structural design and durability.
Implement best practices to deliver results on time for key program decisions.
Aid architecture selection and target setting early in product development.
Engage in exposure to many vehicles and types of problems through stretch assignments.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required, advanced degree preferred.
0-3 years’ experience with advanced numerical problems such as bolted joints, basic durability, advanced durability, transient, loads generation, and structural analysis.
Preferred software skills include: Abaqus, ANSYS Workbench, HyperMesh, OptiStruct.
Data post-processing tools include Hyperview and Glyphworks or similar.
MBD tools (Adams) which incorporate FEA flex bodies to capture dynamic performance is a plus.
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Generous matching contribution to 401(k)
Financial wellness education and consultation
Paid time off
Gym & personal training reimbursement
Life insurance and disability offerings
Market-leading profit-sharing plan
Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan
Supporting volunteer efforts through Polaris Foundation with paid time off for volunteering.

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Hard Skills & Tools

durability designlightweight designload generationdynamic response predictionsstructural analysisdesign performance analysisdata correlationnumerical problem solvingoptimizationdesign of experiments

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringproject teamworkbest practices implementationtime managementcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringadvanced degree in related field