Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

Polaris Inc. is a global leader in powersports, offering a diverse portfolio of products and services including boats, off-road vehicles, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles. 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 Internship is a tailored 12-week paid summer program designed for emerging juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a career in the global powersports industry. This program is built for future leaders who thrive in a culture of innovation, passion, and collaboration.

As an Engineering Intern, you’ll tackle impactful, project-based assignments that expose you to multiple facets of engineering. You’ll work on both larger ongoing projects and shorter-scale initiatives aligned with our business objectives. Placement is based on your interests and business needs, with potential teams including:

• Design Engineering
• Project Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Test or Development Engineering

Potential locations include Roseau, MN; Wyoming, MN; Huntsville, AL; San Angelo, TX; or Novi, MI. Embracing adaptability will allow you to gain diverse experiences and develop a broader skill set, essential for your professional growth.

Upon completion, exceptional performers with a strong passion for learning may be offered a returning internship or a position in our rotational leadership development program.

Program highlights

• Mentorship: Paired with a DP associate for support throughout your 12-week internship.
• Programming Hours: Weekly functional and centralized learning sessions to broaden your knowledge within and beyond your program.
• Networking: Intentional time with peers and leaders to build your professional network.
• Intern Innovation Challenge: A cross-functional case study where you and your team present creative solutions to a real Polaris problem to executive leadership.
• Early Talent Summit Week: A 3-day immersive event in Wyoming, MN, bringing together all U.S. interns and DPs for professional development, networking, executive speakers, and team rides on Polaris vehicles.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to get involved in your local community.
• Final Presentations: Showcase your career aspirations and recap your internship experience to senior leaders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in Engineering (e.g., mechanical, electrical, computer, software, or systems engineering) with an intended graduation date between August 2027–May 2029.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
• Able to complete the full 12-week internship working 40 hours per week during one of the following periods:
  • May 17th – August 6th, 2027
  • May 31st – August 20th, 2027
• Willing and able to relocate.
• 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 have reliable transportation for daily commuting to and from the office.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software tools (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated strengths in analysis, creative problem-solving, communication, interpersonal relationships, self-motivation, and leadership.
• Strong interest in long-term career development and participation in leadership development programs.
• Previous leadership experience in work, organizations, or classroom settings.
• Completion of at least two years of university coursework.
• Previous internship, co-op, or hands-on engineering experience (e.g., through clubs like SAE or Clean Snow).
• Experience using CAD or equivalent software (Creo highly desired).

Benefits

• Relocation assistance for qualifying interns (home address must be 35+ miles from the office). Benefits include a lump-sum payment (grossed up to offset tax liability) and access to a relocation counselor for short-term housing support.

Pay

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $24.00 to $32.00 per hour, plus eligibility for overtime. Individual pay is determined by factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography.