Product Technologist at Arctic Cat – Thief River Falls, Minnesota

Arctic Cat is one of the most iconic names in powersports. We are growing and now hiring a Product Technologist as an add to our Engineering team. The Product Technologist will construct parts and assemblies for a variety of projects, conceptualize future products through development of working models, develop records of assignments, and assemble prototype parts using layouts, detail drawings or sketches. The Product Technologist will maintain prototype parts in proper operating condition and perform field development and evaluation of snow and offroad powersports equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble product according to design.
• Develop and fabricate new prototype parts and assemblies.
• Assure completeness and accuracy of fabrications and assembly jobs.
• Test and evaluate product according to consumer use profile.
• Provide timely and concise design detail and construction information to Product Design Team.
• Continually review designs for cost effectiveness material strengths, manufacturing efficiency and maximum quality.
• Identify new product and/or features that improve customer satisfaction, reduce costs and keep product line at the forefront of the industry.
• Continually improve product development process for quickest market entry with improved quality, competitive features and least cost and participate in and encourage quality, efficiency and professionalism from co-workers.

• High school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or mechanical/electrical degree preferred.
• Must be proficient in interpreting blueprints.
• Must be self-motivated, enthusiastic and punctual.
• Knowledge of ATV’s, ROV’s, or snowmobiles.
• A valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to travel for testing up to 2 weeks at a time.
• Possess riding and evaluation skills for ATV’s, ROV’s, or Snowmobiles.