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

Sub-Zero Group•Fitchburg, WI

About The Position

The Senior Design Engineer joins Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove’s New Product Development Refrigeration Design Team, which develops, validates, and launches refrigeration products that meet performance objectives and customer requirements throughout their product lifecycle. The role focuses on developing residential appliance refrigeration systems, especially refrigeration and airflow designs, and on technologies that support food preservation, energy efficiency, and product performance while meeting evolving regulatory standards. The engineer applies engineering, product development, and project management techniques to deliver reliable, high-performing luxury appliances. The role collaborates across engineering disciplines and with internal and external customers and suppliers. It also offers opportunities for professional growth toward leadership or technical expertise.

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 convert ideas into design solutions independently and within 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.
Participate actively in 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 as they complete tasks to meet project goals.
Create and release engineering changes to execute design intent.