Jacob Hanson

Jacob Hanson is an experienced Powertrain CFD Engineer at Polaris Industries, specializing in combustion development since January 2016, where responsibilities include setting up and post-processing combustion and airflow simulations. Previously, Jacob served as a Powertrain Associate Engineer in Polaris' Engineering Development Program, gaining diverse engineering experience across multiple roles. Prior to Polaris, Jacob operated heavy machinery and managed bison at Hanson Farms. Education includes a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Capella University and North Dakota State University, respectively, along with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University. Jacob has also held various engineering and teaching roles, demonstrating strong technical and communication skills throughout the career path.