Engineering Development Program

About the Role

The Polaris Engineering Development Program (EDP) is a two-year rotational program designed for recent engineering graduates. It provides a broad-based understanding of the product development cycle while offering in-depth exposure to customers and their needs. Participants will complete four six-month rotations across various engineering functions, gaining essential skills and accelerating career development for future positions of significant responsibility.

Upon successful completion, participants transition into a full-time Engineering position, with role placement guided by business needs, demonstrated strengths, program experiences, and career interests.

Program Details

• Program Length: 2 Years
• Rotation Length: 6 Months (4 rotations total)
• Potential Placement Locations: Roseau, MN; Wyoming, MN; Medina, MN; Huntsville, AL; Novi, MI; or San Angelo, TX

Areas of exposure during rotations include:

• Design Engineering
• Test and Validation
• Manufacturing or Operations
• Project/Product Engineering

Program Advantages

• Mentorship: Paired with a functional business leader for support throughout the program.
• Networking: Structured opportunities to build professional relationships with peers and leaders.
• Early Talent Summit Week: A 3-day immersive event in Wyoming, MN, featuring professional development, networking, executive speakers, and team rides on Polaris vehicles.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to get involved in local community initiatives.
• End-of-Rotation Presentations: Showcase career aspirations and recap experiences to senior leaders.
• Relocation Assistance: Includes a lump sum payment, self-haul moving package, lease cancellation/duplicate housing reimbursement, and access to a relocation counselor for qualifying employees.

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.
• Must be able 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.
• Must be willing to travel and relocate between sites for rotations and be mobile beyond the program for career development.
• Must have 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or 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

• 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 and paid time off.
• Gym and personal training reimbursement.
• Life insurance and disability offerings.
• Paid volunteer time off through Polaris Gives.

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.

Selection Process

• Applications open from August to November each year.
• Shortlisted candidates are contacted for an initial phone screen by the end of November.
• Selected candidates proceed to a virtual panel interview with HR and functional leaders.
• Offers are extended to successful candidates, with start dates in January or June based on graduation date.
• Placements are finalized in late October for January starts and mid-April for June starts.

Candidates collaborate with the Early Talent Team to complete a Brand Slide, which helps identify suitable rotations based on strengths, interests, and business needs.