Industrial Refrigeration Scientist I

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Scientist I improving safety, efficiency, and productivity of industrial refrigeration systems for the Industrial Refrigeration Consortium. Collaborating with industry professionals on research and outreach activities.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Prepare engineering reports, studies, and guidebooks for the IRC, IRC member companies, and other agencies providing funding on a project-by-project basis.
Assist 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.
Travel to off-site locations in Wisconsin and throughout the U.S.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Proven experience in ammonia refrigeration systems and/or process safety management experience are strongly preferred.
Candidates with teaching experience and professional presentations are preferred.
Ph.D. is required in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or closely related field.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work requires an approved remote work agreement (RWA) agreement.
Successful candidates to possess their own high-speed internet and phone to perform the work on a university provided computer.
Professional development plan and the pursuit of appropriate professional certificates and licenses applicable to the IRC mission.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Engineering AnalysisComplex Computer-Based AnalysesProject Proposal DevelopmentTechnical Report PreparationProcess Safety Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsTeaching ExperiencePresentation Skills