Instrumentation Engineer I - Remote & Field Drilling

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health/dental/vision保险

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) 养老金

Generous paid time off

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for Instrumentation Engineer I within the NSF Ice Drilling Program, working with engineers and scientists to develop and field test ice drilling systems. The role combines design, analysis, fabrication, and deployment in polar environments, with periodic remote work options up to 40%.

The candidate will contribute to mechanical, electrical, and thermal subsystems, lead test programs, prepare reports, and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical system design.
• Experience in operation, analysis and deployment of mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or ability to quickly learn it.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in instrumentation systems design and analysis.
• Lead test programs and develop procedures and test hardware.
• Support procurement, fabrication, assembly, and integration of subsystems.
• Document test results and prepare technical reports for reviews and sponsors.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and technicians across disciplines.

Skills

Mechanical design

Deployment experience

SolidWorks

Fabrication/assembly

Microsoft Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for Instrumentation Engineer I within the NSF Ice Drilling Program, working with engineers and scientists to develop and field test ice drilling systems. The role combines design, analysis, fabrication, and deployment in polar environments, with periodic remote work options up to 40%.

The candidate will contribute to mechanical, electrical, and thermal subsystems, lead test programs, prepare reports, and collaborate across disciplines.