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Design Engineer - Refrigeration Systems

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/15/2026
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 developing new products with a strong emphasis on refrigeration and airflow system designs. This position is responsible for creating and advancing 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 II, you will apply various engineering, product development, and project management techniques to deliver best-in-class luxury appliances for our customers.

Primary Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Resolve issues related to energy regulations, safety, assembly, reliability, quality, fabrication, and testing
  • 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

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
  • Interested in learning more on our robust benefits package we offer? Click here!

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.

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