Test Engineer I

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

On-site UW Health clinic

EV charging

Maternity & paternity leave

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group, Inc. in Madison, WI, is seeking a Test Engineer to join the operations excellence team.

You will support manufacturing with test failure analysis, process improvements, and equipment hardware/software enhancements. Key responsibilities include monitoring equipment performance, training staff, implementing changes, and ensuring product quality through calibration and preventive maintenance of test systems.

Qualifications

• BS degree in engineering or related field
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with electrical circuits, test systems, and serial communications
• Experience with programming (VB, C++, PLC)

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on the performance of test equipment for a given Business Unit
• Train assembly and technical staff on troubleshooting product issues and root cause evaluation
• Implement changes to equipment hardware and software to realize improvements in efficiency and coverage
• Review test coverage to ensure product quality requirements are adhered to
• Participate in Business Unit team activities (meetings, problem solving exercises, line support issues, management updates)
• Develop and refine procedures for calibration checks, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on various test equipment

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Programming

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

PLC

Job description

Overview

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 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.

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.

Primary Responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated individual to work as part of our operational excellence team as a test engineer responsible for the test equipment in a given area. This will involve providing support to manufacturing in test failure analysis and test process improvements including equipment hardware and software enhancements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitor and report on the performance of test equipment for a given Business Unit
• Train assembly and technical support staff on troubleshooting product issues and root cause evaluation
• Implement changes to equipment hardware and software to realize improvements in efficiency, coverage, or to respond to product design evolution
• Review test coverage to ensure product quality requirements are adhered to
• Participate in Business Unit team activities (meetings, problem solving exercises, line support issues, management updates)
• Develop and refine procedures for calibration checks, adjustments, and preventive maintenance work on various test equipment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree (in an engineering field)
• Good facilitation and communication skills
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Familiarity with electrical circuits, systems, serial communications, and functional test systems
• Demonstrated programming experience (I.E. Visual Basic, C++, PLC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering degree in either Electrical Engineering with strong Mechanical background or Mechanical Engineering with strong Electrical background
• Experience with automation, integration, and vision systems
• 2-5 years working in manufacturing environment with controls systems (preferred)
• Project management and leadership experience
• LabView programming experience

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

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.