Industrial Refrigeration Consortium Scientist I

Job Summary

The Industrial Refrigeration Consortium (IRC) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a collaborative effort between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and industry with a mission to improve the safety, efficiency, and productivity of industrial refrigeration systems and technologies. The IRC is seeking an engineer to join our team and continue making transformative contributions for the benefit of IRC members and the industry.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in refrigeration technology to improve the safety, efficiency, reliability, and productivity of large-scale field-erected industrial refrigeration systems.
• Develop appropriate engineering analyses to support recommendations on both an individual systems basis and a broader industry basis.
• Perform complex computer-based analyses of existing and proposed refrigeration systems.
• Interact with manufacturers, contractors, consulting engineers, and other industry professionals through involvement on IIAR and ASHRAE committees.
• Prepare engineering reports, studies, and guidebooks for the IRC, IRC member companies, and other agencies providing funding on a project-by-project basis.
• Aid with graduate students related research projects.
• Develop or assist in the development of project proposals, workshops, conferences, proceedings, and seminars.
• Present in technology transfer programs offered by the IRC.
• Execute a professional development plan and pursue appropriate professional certificates and licenses applicable to the IRC mission.
• Apply appropriate communication, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Travel to off-site locations in Wisconsin and throughout the U.S.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with refrigeration systems in a research or industrial setting is required.
• Strong analytical and communication (both written and verbal) skills are essential.

Department

The Department: College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Compensation

The starting salary for the position is $80,000, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Contact Information

Alissa Girdler
1513 University Ave
Madison, WI 53706
agirdler@wisc.edu