✦ Luna Orbit — Engineering (Non-Software)

Sr. Gear Design Engineer

at Polaris

📍 Wyoming, MN, USA Remote 💰 $97K – $115K USD / year Posted March 03, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $97K – $115K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience mid
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or an equivalent field
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

This role involves leading the design and development of transmission components, performing engineering analyses, and collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality, manufacturable transmission systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead design activities for transmission components
  • Perform engineering analyses such as DFMEA and FEA
  • Lead and participate in design reviews
  • Select manufacturing methods and lead supplier DFM discussions
  • Support validation and development activities

Technical Overview

The technical environment includes mechanical design, analysis tools like FEA, DFMEA, and 3D modeling software, with a focus on transmission and engine systems.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a mid-level mechanical engineer with at least 5 years of experience in transmission or related design engineering, proficient in analysis and modeling tools, and capable of leading cross-functional design reviews.

Must-Have Skills

Design activities for transmission componentsPerform engineering analyses such as DFMEA and FEALead design reviewsSelect manufacturing methodsSupport validation activities

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with engine and driveline systemsMentoring designers and engineersKnowledge of rotating components and housings

Tools & Platforms

3D modeling softwareDFMEAFEA tools

Required Skills

Transmission designDFMEAFEA3D modelingdesign reviewmanufacturing methodssupplier DFMmechanical engineeringproduct developmentcross-functional collaboration

Hard Skills

3D modelingDFMEAFEADesign reviewManufacturing methodsSupplier DFMTransmission componentsMechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentCross-functional collaboration

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCollaborationLeadershipCommunicationTeamwork

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Design and develop transmission components and systems

Keywords for Your Resume

Transmission DesignDFMEAFEA3D modelingDesign reviewManufacturing methodsSupplier DFMMechanical EngineeringProduct DevelopmentCross-functional collaborationEngine and transmission componentsRotating componentsLubricationHousingsSenior Transmission EngineerTransmission components

Deal Breakers

Lack of experience with transmission design, No proficiency in engineering analyses like DFMEA or FEA, No experience leading design reviews

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