Design Engineer II

Sub-Zero, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on skills

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) savings and profit sharing

On-site health clinic and fitness center

Education assistance and internal training

Electric vehicle charging

Maternity & paternity leave

Job summary

A leading home appliance manufacturer in Madison, WI, seeks a Mechanical Engineer focusing on new product development for their Cove dishwasher brand. Responsibilities include designing components, conducting feasibility studies, and managing engineering changes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 3–5 years of experience and proficiency in SolidWorks, FEA, and CFD. A comprehensive benefits package includes competitive pay, health plans, and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related engineering experience required.
• Intermediate proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in FEA (Ansys) and CFD (Fluent).

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions and components for dishwashers.
• Conduct cost analysis and feasibility studies.
• Manage engineering change requests through development.
• Coordinate test plans and analyze data for design validation.

Skills

SolidWorks

Microsoft Excel

FEA (Ansys)

CFD (Fluent)

LabVIEW

Hydraulic systems

Thermodynamic systems

Finite element analysis

CFD design experience

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

The primary responsibility of this position is new product development for the Cove dishwasher brand. This role is accountable for the design and development of components and systems involved in the complete design of the dishwasher. It includes applying principles of fluid mechanics and heat transfer to improve dishwasher performance, enhance efficiency, and meet regulatory requirements.

This position also supports the transition of new designs into the production environment and assists with design-related issues for products currently in production. The role involves working closely with the production team to analyze field service data, identify root causes, and develop design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and convert ideas into working design solutions, 3D modeling, drafting, tooling and testing while working both independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Design dishwasher system components including plastic parts, sheet metal, electro‑mechanicals, structural members, etc.
• Conduct cost analysis and other feasibility studies as required.
• Lead tolerance stack‑ups and content assessments to ensure assembly and fabrication capability.
• Manage engineering change requests to move designs through development and production release processes.
• Direct, review, and approve work done by Mechanical Designers.
• Coordinate test plans with Lab Technicians, execute performance testing, and analyze data to validate design improvements and concepts.
• Use diagnostic, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills to address issues related to design, assembly, reliability, quality, fabrication, and testing.

Required Skills

• SolidWorks – intermediate proficiency.
• Microsoft Excel – intermediate proficiency.
• FEA (Ansys) – proficiency.
• CFD (Fluent) – proficiency.
• LabVIEW – some knowledge.
• Hydraulic systems, thermodynamic systems, finite element analysis and CFD – design experience.

Preferred Skills

• Sheet Metal – intermediate proficiency.
• Plastics – intermediate proficiency.
• Design experience with hydraulic systems, thermodynamic systems, finite element analysis and CFD.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of related engineering experience.

Benefits

• 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 about our robust benefits package we offer.

Legal

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal 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.