Engineering Development Program

Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, offering a diverse portfolio of products and services including boats, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, and more. Since our founding in 1954, we’ve pioneered product breakthroughs and enriching experiences that invite people to discover the joy of being outdoors.

About the role

The Polaris Engineering Development Program (EDP) is a two-year rotational program for recent engineering graduates. It provides broad exposure to the product development cycle while offering in-depth customer insights through challenging assignments. Rotations last six months each, totaling four rotations over two years.

Upon successful completion, participants transition into a full-time Engineering position based on business needs, demonstrated strengths, and career interests.

Responsibilities

• Complete four six-month engineering rotations in areas such as Design Engineering, Test and Validation, Manufacturing or Operations, and Project/Product Engineering.
• Engage in challenging assignments to accelerate career development for future positions of significant responsibility.
• Establish mentor relationships with business leadership.
• Participate in professional development events, including the Early Talent Summit Week and end-of-rotation presentations to senior leaders.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Engineering or related field (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Software, Computer, Systems) with a graduation date between August 2026 and May 2027.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Ability to commit to working 40 hours per week starting on January 12th, 2026, or June 15th, 2026.
• Must be a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, asylee, or refugee) and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.
• Willingness to relocate between sites for rotations and remain mobile beyond the program for career development.
• Reliable transportation for daily commuting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint.
• Active leadership experience in student organizations and/or work experiences.
• Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
• Strong interest in long-term career development.

Qualifications

• Previous internship/co-op experience.
• Experience using CAD or equivalent software (Creo highly desired).
• Hands-on engineering experience through prior internships or clubs (e.g., SAE, Clean Snow).

Benefits

• Mentorship paired with a functional business leader.
• Networking opportunities with peers and leaders.
• Early Talent Summit Week: a 3-day immersive event with professional development, networking, executive speakers, and team rides.
• Community engagement opportunities.
• Generous 401K matching program.
• Annual profit-sharing bonuses based on company and individual performance.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and discounted employee stock purchases.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness programs, paid time off, gym and personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Polaris Gives: paid volunteer time off and support for community involvement.

Pay

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $75,000 to $80,000 per year. Individual salaries are determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.

Schedule

• Program length: 2 years.
• Rotation length: 6 months (4 rotations total).
• Start dates: January 12th, 2026, or June 15th, 2026.

Locations

Potential placement locations include Roseau, MN; Wyoming, MN; Medina, MN; Huntsville, AL; Novi, MI; or San Angelo, TX.

Relocation

Polaris offers a relocation program for qualifying employees, including a lump sum payment, self-haul moving package, lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement, and access to a relocation counselor for assistance with short-term housing. Daily transportation to and from the office is the employee’s responsibility.