Product Development Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin
Product Development Engineer jobs in Wisconsin concentrate in advanced manufacturing, medical devices, and industrial equipment, with strong demand across every experience level from recent engineering graduates to senior-level leads. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay are the most active hiring metros, anchored by established employers like Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls, and Oshkosh Corporation. The most consistently sought specialties are precision mechanical design, product lifecycle management, and design-for-manufacturability within the state's dense manufacturing corridor. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
- Learn more about our benefits here!
As a Product Development Systems Engineer, you are responsible for all aspects of equipment design and component integration for Trane Commercial Scroll & Screw Heat Pumps and Chiller products. This includes new product development, creating system and subsystem product designs, performing product validation testing, and driving quality and reliability issues to root cause. This role interacts with other functional resource groups to support product design and integration, such as Compressor Engineering, Thermal Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing, etc. To be successful, this Product Development Systems Engineer will need to collaborate closely with teams located in La Crosse, WI and Pueblo, CO along with support organizations located in Shanghai, China and Bangalore, India.
Where is the work:
What you will do:
- Develop products that provide innovative solutions to existing chiller applications and expand product offerings that solve the future of heating application needs.
- Help conduct new technology and new product development projects to improve the function, reliability, or cost of products and components.
- Help develop and improve tools and processes used for the design and integration of new components within our Commercial HVAC product lines for both heating and cooling.
- Perform and document engineering analysis required to design, verify performance, and reliability of HVAC components and products.
- Plan and direct laboratory tests to support product design, verification, and work with suppliers to obtain component designs that meet product requirements.
- Support or lead ad hoc teams of engineers and others through short duration projects.
- Work effectively across functional lines (development, production, design, marketing, suppliers).
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of engineering work experience is required.
- Fundamental knowledge of HVAC technologies and components.
- Experience with product design, bill of materials, engineering specifications, and product manufacturing.
- Have a quality and customer service orientation towards engineering design.
- Ability to understand, condense and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.
- Resilient team player with the dual ability to work as a team player or a team leader.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally.
- Be a self-starter with a high energy level and a high commitment to career.
- Ability to make progress by producing deliverables and completing projects in a multi-tasking environment.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$84,740.00 - $118,860.00Compensation Type:
SalaryIncentive Eligible:
NoSales Commission Eligible:
NoDisclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.
We boldly go.
Where is the work:
Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.At Trane TechnologiesTM and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
- Learn more about our benefits here!
As a Product Development Systems Engineer, you are responsible for all aspects of equipment design and component integration for Trane Commercial Scroll & Screw Heat Pumps and Chiller products. This includes new product development, creating system and subsystem product designs, performing product validation testing, and driving quality and reliability issues to root cause. This role interacts with other functional resource groups to support product design and integration, such as Compressor Engineering, Thermal Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing, etc. To be successful, this Product Development Systems Engineer will need to collaborate closely with teams located in La Crosse, WI and Pueblo, CO along with support organizations located in Shanghai, China and Bangalore, India.
Where is the work:
What you will do:
- Develop products that provide innovative solutions to existing chiller applications and expand product offerings that solve the future of heating application needs.
- Help conduct new technology and new product development projects to improve the function, reliability, or cost of products and components.
- Help develop and improve tools and processes used for the design and integration of new components within our Commercial HVAC product lines for both heating and cooling.
- Perform and document engineering analysis required to design, verify performance, and reliability of HVAC components and products.
- Plan and direct laboratory tests to support product design, verification, and work with suppliers to obtain component designs that meet product requirements.
- Support or lead ad hoc teams of engineers and others through short duration projects.
- Work effectively across functional lines (development, production, design, marketing, suppliers).
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of engineering work experience is required.
- Fundamental knowledge of HVAC technologies and components.
- Experience with product design, bill of materials, engineering specifications, and product manufacturing.
- Have a quality and customer service orientation towards engineering design.
- Ability to understand, condense and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions quickly and efficiently.
- Resilient team player with the dual ability to work as a team player or a team leader.
- Ability to effectively communicate with others both written and orally.
- Be a self-starter with a high energy level and a high commitment to career.
- Ability to make progress by producing deliverables and completing projects in a multi-tasking environment.
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:
$84,740.00 - $118,860.00Compensation Type:
SalaryIncentive Eligible:
NoSales Commission Eligible:
NoDisclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
- Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
- Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
- 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
- Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
- Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role:
The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.
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Product Development Engineer Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consumer Goods
- Chemicals & Materials
- Medical Devices
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development engineer jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering required by most Wisconsin employers
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA for design and documentation
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools and cross-functional development processes
- Familiarity with design-for-manufacturability principles and tolerance analysis
- Ability to collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams throughout the product development cycle
- Knowledge of DFMEA, prototyping methods, and testing validation procedures
Product Development Engineer Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product development engineer in Wisconsin?
Most product development engineer roles in Wisconsin require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or manufacturing engineering from an accredited program. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license to work in this role, though pursuing a Professional Engineer license through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services strengthens long-term career prospects. Large manufacturers and medical device companies in the state typically look for candidates with internship experience and demonstrated CAD or product development coursework.
Which companies hire product development engineers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring product development engineers in Wisconsin right now include Johnson Health Tech, Springs Window Fashions, and Amcor, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Wisconsin's dense concentration of advanced manufacturers, medical device firms, and industrial equipment makers means product development openings stay active across multiple regions year-round.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most product development engineer jobs?
Cottage Grove, Middleton, and Neenah have the most product development engineer openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee dominates hiring because of its headquarters-level presence of major industrial and automation companies, while Madison draws openings tied to medical technology and precision manufacturing firms, and Green Bay's concentration of packaging and industrial equipment employers adds consistent demand outside the largest metro.
Are there remote product development engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're limited, because product development engineering frequently involves hands-on prototyping, lab work, and collaboration on the manufacturing floor. About 36% of product development engineer openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with the remote portion concentrated in roles focused on software integration, documentation, or systems-level design rather than physical product development.
How can I get hired as a product development engineer in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is targeting new-graduate or associate engineer programs at Wisconsin's large manufacturers, where companies like Oshkosh Corporation and Rockwell Automation offer structured rotational programs for candidates without professional experience. Lateral moves from quality technician, manufacturing engineer, or product test roles are a common on-ramp at mid-size Wisconsin firms. Building a portfolio of CAD projects and completing a relevant internship through the University of Wisconsin system or Milwaukee School of Engineering significantly improves competitiveness for first roles.
Where can I find and apply to product development engineer jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to product development engineer jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience.
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