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JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Control Systems Architect in our Vehicle Electronics and Software (VES) organization, you will be responsible for defining and aligning teams towards controls platforming strategies and implementations. Your success in this position will not only depend on your technical expertise but also your business acumen and soft skills: strong internal motivation, ability to articulate Return-On-Investment for Polaris overall, empathy for your customer, and an ability to influence peers are some of the critical skills sought for this role. You will work with the vehicle product teams to integrate controls architecture solutions into all Polaris Global Business Unit (GBU) product families including Off Road Vehicle Side-by-Sides and ATVs, Slingshot, Indian motorcycles, and snowmobiles.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for identification, definition, and sustainment of common control system architectures that will be used across Polaris products.
Provide cross functional leadership to vehicle electrical control system engineers in support of defining and implementing vehicle control systems.
Interface within a cross functional group of vehicle, controls, software, and App/Web/Cloud architects to align on solutions and strategies which serve the needs of internal business units.
Responsible for identifying and pitching platforming opportunities and defining technical requirements for implementation to internal stakeholders and supporting teams.
Decompose present and future product trends into architecture level control systems KPCs.
Assist leadership with business planning to support future investment in controls strategy.
Perform external assessments of control systems in like and adjacent industries, including benchmarking, supplier interviews, and general research.
Prototype as appropriate to accelerate learnings and influence key stakeholders.
Present technical and business-related material to internal leadership.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
B.S. or higher in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or similar Engineering field required.
7+ years of industry experience.
Experience with control system development required, with preferred experience in powersports, automotive, or agriculture fields.
Strong interpersonal skills required, with the ability to put yourself in a technical sales mindset as you interact with product groups, business leaders, suppliers, etc..
Self-driven and comfortable operating in ambiguity.
System engineering mindset, with proven experience platforming complex systems.
Experience in requirements management.
Experience with vehicle communication networks required; CAN, J1939 and UDS strongly preferred.
Experience with ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 preferred.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced development environment.
Experience in effective problem solving.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
About Polaris
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. www.polaris.com
EEO Statement
Polaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.