Senior Design Engineer - Sub-Zero Refrigeration Systems New Product Development

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.•Madison, WI

About The Position

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove is a longstanding, family-owned manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances in the Madison area. The New Product Development Refrigeration Design Team develops, validates, and launches refrigeration products that meet performance objectives and customer requirements throughout their lifecycle. The Senior Design Engineer develops new residential refrigeration products, with an emphasis on refrigeration and airflow system design. The role advances technologies that support food preservation, energy efficiency, and product performance while meeting evolving regulatory standards. It applies engineering, product development, and project management techniques and collaborates across engineering disciplines to deliver reliable, high-performing luxury appliances. The position also offers opportunities for growth toward leadership or technical expertise. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment drug/alcohol test and background check after a conditional offer. A negative test result is required; refusal or a positive result may disqualify a candidate. Testing is conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Responsibilities

Design refrigeration systems to meet regulatory and safety standards and performance requirements, from project initiation through production.
Design peripheral systems, including water dispensing, icemaking, and airflow delivery.
Generate and develop ideas into design solutions independently and with cross-functional teams.
Evaluate design alternatives based on cost, quality, and performance.
Resolve issues related to energy regulations, safety, assembly, reliability, quality, fabrication, and testing.
Contribute actively to the New Product Development team and work with internal and external customers and suppliers.
Test performance, analyze data, and follow 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.