Controls Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and implement manufacturing projects focused on improving safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing lines and standard work using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Design, develop, and implement industrial control systems aligned with established company control strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy manufacturing systems that ensure compliance, quality, and safety.
• Develop analytical tools to monitor production system health and identify quality trends.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and integration of control systems on new and existing equipment.
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems and related automation technologies.
• Integrate work instructions with process controls to improve consistency and operational performance.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and recommend automation solutions to improve efficiency and reduce variability.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including operational and maintenance procedures for control applications.
• Support implementation of IoT technologies within the manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; will also consider Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of controls experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and integration, including Allen Bradley systems.
• Experience developing APIs and working with industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP and DeviceNet.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems, processes, and operations, including automation and assembly equipment.
• Experience with SQL and data analysis related to manufacturing systems.
• Ability to design and modify electrical schematics using SolidWorks.
• Experience designing and building custom electrical panels and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with understanding of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.

About Polaris

Polaris is a global leader in powersports, pioneering product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that invite people to discover the joy of being outdoors. The company offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings, and opportunities for community involvement through the Polaris Foundation and Polaris Gives.