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Materials Engineer - Polaris

Wyoming, MN 55092

Job Category: Engineering Job ID: 52079852 Pay Rate: $36.30-39.93 / hour Jobs Office: Career Solutions

Job Description

Materials Engineer – Polaris (in partnership with Doherty Staffing Solutions)? Location: Wyoming, MN – Onsite at Polaris Product Development Center
? Department: Materials Engineering & TestingPay: $35-40
Join the innovation behind the ride!
Polaris is looking for a Materials Engineer to join our dynamic Materials Engineering and Testing team in Wyoming, MN. In this hands-on role, you’ll support materials testing, validation, and analysis across all Polaris product platforms—from off-road vehicles and snowmobiles to boats, motorcycles, and defense products.
This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys variety, hands-on lab work, and solving real-world challenges that drive performance and durability in our products.
What You’ll Do
  • Prepare and evaluate metallurgical samples
  • Conduct failure analysis and fractography to identify root causes
  • Perform optical microscopy and digital imaging
  • Execute accelerated environmental and coating performance tests
  • Analyze results and write clear, data-driven technical reports
  • Maintain an organized lab environment and test schedules
  • Apply lean practices to improve efficiency and throughput
  • Collaborate with engineers and project leads across multiple Polaris teams
What We’re Looking For
  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering required
  • Experience in metallurgical sample prep, microscopy, and hardness testing
  • Familiarity with failure analysis of metal or plastic materials (a plus!)
  • Comfortable handling chemicals and following proper safety procedures
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes like casting, forging, or welding is beneficial
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail
  • Self-motivated, organized, and eager to learn
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel 
Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • Be part of the team behind industry-leading products that define adventure and performance
  • Work in a collaborative, innovative environment with state-of-the-art lab equipment
  • Gain exposure to multiple materials disciplines and testing methods
  • Enjoy a culture that values curiosity, hands-on learning, and continuous improvement 
About the EnvironmentYou’ll spend most of your time in a materials lab or at a computer workstation. Some prolonged sitting or standing may be required to complete testing and reporting tasks.
✨ Ready to fuel your engineering career with Polaris?
Apply today through Doherty Staffing Solutions and become part of the team that powers the ride! For questions or further information about the position, please call 952-832-3576 or email janderson@doherty.com 
Doherty Staffing Solutions offers our valued contract employees health coverage through Benefits in a Card (preventative benefit and minimum value plans), along with weekly paychecks, a prepaid Paycard from rapid!, TopLine Federal Credit Union membership eligibility, and opportunities to earn appreciation bonuses through our referral and review programs. Learn more and find helpful links to additional resources at www.doherty.com/job-seekers/employee-benefits. 
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