Job TitleSub-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 world's most luxurious homes. We are looking 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.Job DescriptionThe Innovation and Enabling team is dedicated to accelerating Sub-Zero Group's ability to identify, mature, and enable breakthrough technologies that will define the next generation of luxury appliances.
We are seeking a motivated individual to support the design, test, and development of new products, features and capabilities. The most important impacts this position has on the organization relate to driving purposeful innovation to our products, the features they deliver, and the speed at which they are brought to market. This position will be a key member of cross-functional teams that develop breakthrough front-end innovations.In addition, continual growth and development are important aspects of this position.
If you aspire to build upon and apply thermal and mechanical engineering principles, this position will set you up for future success.Primary ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Design Engineer within the Innovation and Enabling team, you will be expected to bring deep curiosity, technical rigor, and creative problem-solving to create new and interesting solutions that disrupt and de-risk the most challenging features. You will work to uncover unmet solutions, ideate creative ways to solve technical problems, and be the technical expert in the creation and execution into concepts that deliver best-in-class luxury appliances for our customers.Innovation EffortsOwn the technical direction of early-stage concepts that shape future productsApply science, simulation and technology to enhance innovative conceptsServe as a technical catalyst by challenging assumptions, constraints, and unlocking paths where traditional approaches fall shortCritically evaluate product designs considering user needs, durability, materials and manufacturing processesBring imagination to every phase of development to shape future design visionsConfidently evaluate and manage external providers of emerging technologyPitch future focused concepts that influence product roadmaps to guide leadership decision-makingEnabling EffortsUtilize design-thinking methods, processes, tools & creativityDevelop specifications and requirementsConduct and participate in ideation eventsDesign and build physical prototypes for evaluationDevelop and execute verification and validation test plansConduct feasibility analysis, risk assessments and test results to generate data driven recommendationsReport out developments, learnings, and key findings to transition into new product development programsSelf-starter who can manage goals and timelinesProvide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers during early-stage conceptsBenefitsCompetitive compensation based on skillsIndustry leading health, dental, and vision plansGenerous 401 (K) savings and profit sharingOn-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking pathsEducation assistance and internal training programsElectric vehicle chargingMaternity & paternity leaveThis 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.QualificationsExperience• 6+ years relevant engineering, product development or front-end innovation experience • Strong mechanical & thermal aptitude • Ability to communicate complex concepts to all levels of the organization • Experience engaging technically minded individualsPreferred• CAD/Solidworks experience • Ansys, Fluent or other simulation platforms • Knowledge of CSA/UL agency requirements & consumer goods • Experience or understanding of heating, cooling & cleaning technologies • Hands-on mindset that is not afraid to fail to learn • Ability to apply critical thinking while being comfortable in ambiguous scenarios • Naturally curious, inventive and persistentEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.