Instrumentation Engineer

University of Wisconsin-Madison

. Provide the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering groups with expertise and advice on strategy, design, and plans for PSL projects .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeStoughton • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,154 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering with a focus on design, optimization, and development of large-scale instrumentation systems. Proficient in using modeling software and project management tools to support strategic decision-making and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

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Electrical Engineering DesignModeling Software ProficiencyProject Management Software ExperienceLarge-Scale Instrumentation DevelopmentSupervisory and Training Skills

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringThermal System DesignUltra-High Vacuum TechnologyUltra-High Purity TechnologyControls HardwareTechnical Report PreparationProblem Identification and Solution DevelopmentDesign OptimizationResearch and Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadershipTraining Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

MATLABAutoCADIgnitionSolidWorksComputer Design Applications

Certifications & Qualifications

BS in PhysicsBS in Electrical EngineeringBS in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Instrumentation SystemsDesign ReviewsTechnical ResearchProject CoordinationGovernment Review Boards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering groups with expertise and advice on strategy, design, and plans for PSL projects
Develop user interface screens for the IceCube Upgrade project
Work with ultra-high vacuum and ultra-high purity technology
Design and optimize electrical, mechanical, and thermal systems
Work with controls hardware
Prepare reports of design status and/or technical research for professional organizations, government/sponsor review boards, and design reviews
Participate in reviews
Support problem, issue, and needs identification and provide solution options for strategic decision-making
May supervise daily activities of unit or program staff, facilitate staff training, and resolve routine personnel issues
Use computer design applications for modeling, sophisticated analysis, and optimization of large-scale design and fabrication efforts
Coordinate project activities
Conceptualize, specify, design, construct, integrate, operate, test, calibrate, document, and improve unique, large-scale instrumentation systems
Conduct research and development of new processes, techniques, and approaches for advanced instrumentation systems
Collaborate with researchers, scientists, faculty, private industry, and international collaborators

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years design experience in electrical or electronics engineering
Experience with modeling software, documentation tools, and project management software (MATLAB, AutoCAD, Ignition, SolidWorks or similar)
Required BS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
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