Design Engineer I – New Product Development Sub-Zero Refrigeration Systems

Posted 18 days ago

subzero wolfMadison (WI)

Mechanical Engineers Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing

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About the role

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove, the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances, is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in the world's most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability. The New Product Development Refrigeration Design Team is integral to the overall success of the organization by providing comprehensive solutions regarding the design, development, validation, and launch of new refrigeration products to meet all performance objectives and customer requirements throughout their entire product lifecycle. Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future. The primary focus of this role is improving energy efficiency with a strong emphasis on refrigeration and airflow system designs. This position is responsible for refrigeration systems for residential appliances, including technologies that support food preservation, energy efficiency, and overall performance. The role involves collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver innovative, very reliable, and high-performing refrigeration solutions. As a Design Engineer 1, you will apply various engineering, product development, and project management techniques to deliver best-in-class luxury appliances for our customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

Resolve issues related to energy and new environmental regulations, safety, assembly, reliability, quality, fabrication, and testing
Engineer refrigeration components and systems to meet regulatory and safety standards, and performance requirements from project initiation to production
Design of peripheral systems, including water dispensing, icemaking, and airflow delivery
Generate and convert ideas into design solutions while working independently and within cross-functional teams
Evaluate design alternatives based on cost, quality, and performance
Active member of the New Product Development team with a willingness to work with internal and external customers, and suppliers
Responsible for testing performance, data analysis, and adherence to test plans to validate and verify design concepts
Inform, direct, and guide lab technicians and designers while completing tasks to meet project goals
Create and release engineering changes to execute design intent

Benefits:

We value our employees by providing: Competitive compensation based on skills
Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
Education assistance and internal training programs
Electric vehicle charging
Maternity & paternity leave
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This position requires a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications:

BEHAVIOURSDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Team Player: Works well as a member of a groupEDUCATIONBachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldEXPERIENCESelf-starter who can efficiently satisfy their goals, project needs and timelines
Effective and concise communication skills, both oral and written
Ability to plan, schedule, and organize your workload
Ability to work in environments experiencing routine and rapid change
Basic understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics
Knowledge of basic circuits and controls
Functional knowledge of Solidworks or related CAD software
Basic knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics modeling

Job Summary

Requisition Number: DESIG007295Job Category: Engineering

Schedule: Full-Time

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