At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.
We are seeking a highly skilled and results-driven Controls Engineer to provide technical support and leadership for industrial control systems used in manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for improving system performance, reliability, and efficiency through advanced troubleshooting, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Controls Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, lead technical efforts, and support operational excellence by leveraging data-driven decision-making and strong engineering fundamentals.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The Controls Engineer will develop and maintain control system standards and configurations for new and existing manufacturing equipment. This includes overseeing installation, commissioning, and validation of control systems to ensure proper functionality and compliance with operational requirements.
The role involves implementing programming changes to improve equipment performance, analyzing manufacturing processes to identify automation opportunities, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Controls Engineer will also maintain and update technical documentation, including control logic, schematics, and system configurations.
Responsibilities include leading troubleshooting efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies, improving equipment reliability through data analysis, and driving initiatives based on key metrics such as MTTR, MTBF, availability, and OEE. The role will also support predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
Additionally, the Controls Engineer will train production and maintenance personnel on system operation, diagnostics, and programming, while collaborating with tooling, engineering, and operations teams on new equipment and process development. The position requires managing and coordinating technical teams, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and contributing to long-term automation and manufacturing strategies.
We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
About Polaris Industries, Inc.
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. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.
North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. (Polaris Mexico) is at the forefront of innovation in the powersports industry, manufacturing world-class vehicles that inspire adventure, we are home of RZR, ATV, General, Sportsman and other greats brands. With a focus on quality, teamwork, and cutting-edge technology, our Mexico operations are our largest global manufacturing facility site with more than 5,000 employees. Here at Polaris Mexico, we have engineering support from our new Product Development Center and physically assemble each one of our all-off-road vehicles with processes of injection molding, tube fabrication, welding, engines assembly, liquid and metal paint, and 6 assembly lines. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment where talent thrives, and bold ideas come to life. Join Polaris Mexico, where passion meets innovation! www.polaris.com
How We Hire
North Pole Star, S. de R.L. de C.V. is committed to offering equal employment opportunities to all employees and makes 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 regarding social assistance, union membership, political beliefs or any other status protected by applicable law.
Since 1954, Polaris has proudly defined, re-defined and then raised the bar again for the powersports industry. It is reflected in the innovation we bring to the products we design and experiences we create for all those who play, work and THINK OUTSIDE.
