Design Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Design Engineer jobs in Wisconsin are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in industrial machinery, medical devices, and heavy equipment manufacturing. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Rockwell Automation, Oshkosh Corporation, and Kohler Co. maintain significant engineering workforces. The most sought-after specialties are mechanical design, CAD-driven product development, and automation systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Overview
Sub-Zero Group Inc. is a longstanding family-owned company in the Madison area. As the leader in luxury kitchen appliances, Sub-Zero Group Inc. is renowned for its iconic designs, premium quality and exceptional performance. We value 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 Team is integral to the success of defining and bringing innovative products to market. We are seeking a motivated and technically capable engineer to contribute to the design, validation and implementation of in-product controls for new products. Skills commonly leveraged include embedded controls development, electromechanical system design, wire harness design and integration, and collaborative problem-solving across cross-functional product development teams. As a Design Engineer I with our Product Controls team, you will apply engineering, design, and product development practices to deliver innovative, reliable, and best-in-class luxury appliances.
Continual growth and development are important aspects of this position. If you are motivated by solving complex problems and owning technical solutions or designs from concept through production launch, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of kitchen appliances.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work with cross-functional teams to design, prototype and implement in-product embedded controls, sensors, wire harnesses, and electromechanical systems for new products being released to the market.
- Collaborate in the development of controls architecture, product requirements and technical specifications for new products and features.
- Evaluate and refine designs through modeling, simulation, benchmarking, laboratory testing, and data analysis.
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain and regulatory teams to ensure system performance, safety, reliability and cost targets are achieved.
- Present technical concepts, design solutions, and test results for review by engineering peers, product teams, and management.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and apply structured problem-solving methods to identify and implement effective solutions.
- Plan, prioritize, and manage workload to meet project milestones and cross-functional development timelines.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or better in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 0-3 years: Relevant engineering experience
- Proficiency in Solidworks or related CAD software.
- Strong technical, written, oral, and team communication skills.
- Applied creativity, proactive approach, and eagerness to overcome development efforts and provide effective/successful design solutions for new products.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience contributing to large, complex, or ambiguous technical projects in a professional environment
- Wire harness design, integration, and validation.
- Familiarity with Solidworks Electrical schematic creation and 3D routing.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
- Electromechanical subsystem design.
- Rapid prototyping
- Development of functional, proof-of-concept prototypes, demonstrating the feasibility of solutions.
- Quick-turn technologies and tools such as 3D Printing and/or other means of prototyping physical parts or assemblies.
- Embedded programming and/or "input/output" software development.
- Coursework or project experience in signal processing, data capture and analysis.
- Understanding of consumer electronics product development and manufacturing processes, particularly during early-stage product definition and development.
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 (https://www.subzero-wolf.com/company/careers/benefits)!
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.
Experience
Required- 1 - 3 years: Controls/systems engineer or co-op experience in appliance, automotive, aerospace, or medical industry
- Mechanical design using 3D CAD software (Solidworks or similar)
- Design and troubleshooting of electronic and electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Excellent technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication
- Wire harness design for automotive, industrial or consumer products
- Experience with requirements management software (Jama, Doors, or similar)
- Experience with Agile/Scrum project management
- Experience with C/C++ software development for embedded systems
- Experience with automated hardware and software testing
- Exposure to regulatory agencies and safety/certification standards (UL or similar)
- Exposure to PCB layout and simulation tools
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering or related field
- Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Overview
Sub-Zero Group Inc. is a longstanding family-owned company in the Madison area. As the leader in luxury kitchen appliances, Sub-Zero Group Inc. is renowned for its iconic designs, premium quality and exceptional performance. We value 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 Team is integral to the success of defining and bringing innovative products to market. We are seeking a motivated and technically capable engineer to contribute to the design, validation and implementation of in-product controls for new products. Skills commonly leveraged include embedded controls development, electromechanical system design, wire harness design and integration, and collaborative problem-solving across cross-functional product development teams. As a Design Engineer I with our Product Controls team, you will apply engineering, design, and product development practices to deliver innovative, reliable, and best-in-class luxury appliances.
Continual growth and development are important aspects of this position. If you are motivated by solving complex problems and owning technical solutions or designs from concept through production launch, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of kitchen appliances.
Primary Responsibilities
- Work with cross-functional teams to design, prototype and implement in-product embedded controls, sensors, wire harnesses, and electromechanical systems for new products being released to the market.
- Collaborate in the development of controls architecture, product requirements and technical specifications for new products and features.
- Evaluate and refine designs through modeling, simulation, benchmarking, laboratory testing, and data analysis.
- Partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain and regulatory teams to ensure system performance, safety, reliability and cost targets are achieved.
- Present technical concepts, design solutions, and test results for review by engineering peers, product teams, and management.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and apply structured problem-solving methods to identify and implement effective solutions.
- Plan, prioritize, and manage workload to meet project milestones and cross-functional development timelines.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or better in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 0-3 years: Relevant engineering experience
- Proficiency in Solidworks or related CAD software.
- Strong technical, written, oral, and team communication skills.
- Applied creativity, proactive approach, and eagerness to overcome development efforts and provide effective/successful design solutions for new products.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience contributing to large, complex, or ambiguous technical projects in a professional environment
- Wire harness design, integration, and validation.
- Familiarity with Solidworks Electrical schematic creation and 3D routing.
- Proficiency in Python, C++, or similar programming languages.
- Electromechanical subsystem design.
- Rapid prototyping
- Development of functional, proof-of-concept prototypes, demonstrating the feasibility of solutions.
- Quick-turn technologies and tools such as 3D Printing and/or other means of prototyping physical parts or assemblies.
- Embedded programming and/or "input/output" software development.
- Coursework or project experience in signal processing, data capture and analysis.
- Understanding of consumer electronics product development and manufacturing processes, particularly during early-stage product definition and development.
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 (https://www.subzero-wolf.com/company/careers/benefits)!
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.
Experience
Required- 1 - 3 years: Controls/systems engineer or co-op experience in appliance, automotive, aerospace, or medical industry
- Mechanical design using 3D CAD software (Solidworks or similar)
- Design and troubleshooting of electronic and electromechanical systems
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Excellent technical writing, presentation, and interpersonal communication
- Wire harness design for automotive, industrial or consumer products
- Experience with requirements management software (Jama, Doors, or similar)
- Experience with Agile/Scrum project management
- Experience with C/C++ software development for embedded systems
- Experience with automated hardware and software testing
- Exposure to regulatory agencies and safety/certification standards (UL or similar)
- Exposure to PCB layout and simulation tools
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Computer Engineering or related field
- Bachelors or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering or related field
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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or Creo for design and drafting tasks
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools and engineering change order processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications
- Familiarity with GD&T principles and manufacturing tolerancing standards
- Strong collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, and procurement teams
Design Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a design engineer in Wisconsin?
Most design engineer roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering from an accredited program. While Wisconsin does not mandate a state license for most private-sector design engineering positions, engineers who sign off on public work or offer services directly to the public must hold a Professional Engineer license issued through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Engineering and Professional Engineering exams.
Which companies hire design engineers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring design engineers in Wisconsin right now include Milwaukee Tool, Team TTI, and Sub-Zero Group, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of industrial manufacturers, medical device companies, and heavy equipment producers means demand is consistent rather than tied to a single sector.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most design engineer jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Brookfield have the most design engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee drives volume through its dense base of manufacturing and automation companies, while Madison's engineering activity is shaped by the university research ecosystem and growing tech presence, and Green Bay's openings reflect its paper, packaging, and food processing industries.
Are there remote design engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 52% of design engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the work typically is. The tasks most likely to shift remote are conceptual CAD modeling and design review, while prototyping, lab validation, and production floor coordination almost always require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a design engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship completed through an accredited engineering program at a Wisconsin university, which frequently converts to a full-time offer. Companies like Oshkosh Corporation, Rockwell Automation, and Kohler Co. run structured new-graduate programs with rotational assignments. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as drafting technician or manufacturing process associate can also move into design engineer positions. A strong SolidWorks or AutoCAD portfolio and progress toward an EIT credential give early-career applicants a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings. Search through the roles on this page, identify the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that match.
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