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User Experience Design Engineer Jobs in Madison, WI

The Product Manager lives and breathes UX, product, services, and technology and can fluctuate ... Collaborate with the Experience Business Lead and the Experience Design team to produce Service ...

Transportation Design Engineer - Hybrid

Madison, WI · On-site

$77K - $95K/yr

... of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our six office locations in ... Transportation Design Engineer - Primary Responsibilities: * Assist with transportation planning ...

Transportation Design Engineer - Hybrid

Madison, WI · Hybrid

$77K - $95K/yr

... of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our six office locations in ... Transportation Design Engineer - Primary Responsibilities: * Assist with transportation planning ...

Transportation Design Engineer - Hybrid

Madison, WI · Hybrid

$77K - $95K/yr

... of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our six office locations in ... Transportation Design Engineer - Primary Responsibilities: * Assist with transportation planning ...

Transportation Design Engineer - Hybrid

Madison, WI · On-site

$77K - $95K/yr

... of experience. We work with clients on projects nationwide from our six office locations in ... Transportation Design Engineer - Primary Responsibilities: * Assist with transportation planning ...

... user interface design, game engines including Unity and Unreal, basic programming for games, art ... experience design disciplines. * Curriculum Awareness & Adaptive Instruction: Familiar with game ...

Related engineering experience Preferred Skills: * Sheet Metal: Intermediate * Plastics: Intermediate * Labview: Some Knowledge * Design experience with hydraulic systems, thermodynamic systems ...

Senior Design Engineer

Madison, WI · On-site

$105K - $120K/yr

We're seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design, validation, and implementation of ... Whether you're looking to gain experience or take the next step in your career, we're here to help ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Waunakee, WI · On-site

$77K - $105K/yr

Previous experience designing heating, cooling, fan or blower equipment preferred * Sheet metal design experience a plus. * Intermediate to advanced technical design skills including SolidWorks ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Waunakee, WI · On-site

$77K - $105K/yr

Previous experience designing heating, cooling, fan or blower equipment preferred * Sheet metal design experience a plus. * Intermediate to advanced technical design skills including SolidWorks ...

We are looking for a Design Engineer to support our Altronex brand. Our Altronex brand is a leading ... To succeed in this role, you must have experience with: * UL508/698A standards and application A 4 ...

We are looking for a Design Engineer to support our Altronex brand. Our Altronex brand is a leading ... To succeed in this role, you must have experience with: * UL508/698A standards and application A 4 ...

Mechanical Design Engineer

Waunakee, WI · On-site

$77K - $105K/yr

Previous experience designing heating, cooling, fan or blower equipment preferred * Sheet metal design experience a plus. * Intermediate to advanced technical design skills including SolidWorks ...

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How much do user experience design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for user experience design engineer in Madison, WI is $57.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.71 and $70.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a user experience design engineer?

A User Experience (UX) Design Engineer is a professional who combines principles of design and engineering to create products that are intuitive, user-friendly, and visually appealing. They work at the intersection of user interface design and front-end development, ensuring that digital products not only look good but also function seamlessly for end users. UX Design Engineers collaborate with designers, developers, and product managers to translate user needs into interactive and effective digital solutions. Their role often includes prototyping, usability testing, and implementing design systems to enhance the overall user experience.

How does a user experience design engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

User Experience Design Engineers regularly work alongside product managers, developers, and visual designers to ensure that user needs are met throughout the product development process. They often lead user research and usability testing sessions, then share insights with the team to inform design decisions. Effective communication and the ability to translate user feedback into actionable design improvements are crucial. Collaboration usually involves regular design reviews, iterative prototyping, and joint problem-solving to align technical feasibility with user-centric solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a user experience design engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a User Experience Design Engineer, you need strong interaction design, user research, and prototyping skills, typically supported by a degree in design, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Proficiency with design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and familiarity with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is often required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving ability, and empathy for end users distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for creating intuitive, user-centered products that meet both business and user needs.

What is the difference between User Experience Design Engineer vs User Interface Designer?

AspectUser Experience Design EngineerUser Interface Designer
CredentialsDegree in UX/UI, Human-Computer Interaction, or related fields; proficiency in design toolsDegree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or related fields; expertise in UI design tools
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with developers, product managers, and researchers in tech companiesWorks mainly on visual layouts, prototypes, and branding in design agencies or tech firms
Industry UsageCommonly employed in software, app development, and tech industriesUsed across digital product companies, marketing, and branding agencies
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for roles involving user-centered design and technical integrationCompared for visual design focus and aesthetic responsibilities

The User Experience Design Engineer focuses on creating functional, user-centered experiences by combining design and technical skills, while the User Interface Designer emphasizes visual aesthetics and layout. Both roles collaborate closely but serve different aspects of product development.

Infographic showing various User Experience Design Engineer job openings in Madison, WI as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 60% Full Time, and 40% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $119,016 per year, or $57.2 per hour.

Experience Product Manager

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago


Abbott rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 139 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Opportunity
Abbott's Customer & Digital Experience (CDX) team is responsible for defining, driving, and delivering innovative, immersive, memorable customer-centric journeys for all our customers, across all channels (digital and physical). These journeys are grouped by Customer Types (e.g., Patient, Provider) and further categorized into a set of Experiences (e.g., Understand Risks & Complete Screening, Confirm Diagnosis). Each Experience has a set of specific, measurable Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) that the overall team is accountable to fulfill.
The Product Manager is responsible for defining the roadmap and driving deliver of one or more of the journeys with a given Experience. In defining the journeys, the Product Manager must account for a holistic Service Design, which encompasses all touchpoints with a given customer, both digital and physical. This position ensures that business, user, and technology needs are met through continuous analysis, iteration, solutioning, and delivery.
The Product Manager lives and breathes UX, product, services, and technology and can fluctuate between those spaces. This position loves to innovate, are not afraid to fail, and know when to say no or pivot. This position enjoys both the strategic work of finding the best solution and the implementation work of how best to bring it to life for maximum impact.
This is an on-site position based in Madison, WI; Redwood City, CA; Cambridge, MA; or San Diego, CA.
What You'll Work On
  • Be the "voice of the Journey" for all outside stakeholders to ensure that their digital needs are heard and that the squads are getting the support needed.
  • Collaborates with squad, Experience Business Lead, and Value Management team to develop Journey-level digital Objectives & Key Results (OKRs), measurement and reporting.
  • Collaborate with the Experience Business Lead and the Experience Design team to produce Service Design deliverables (e.g., Service Blueprints) that define Experiences that are integrated, cross-touchpoint, cross-Customer Type, and Cross-Experience.
  • Perform Journey-level experience and technical discovery with support from business partners, experience design, research, and technical teams (may include co-creation workshops and/or prototyping).
  • Works with Experience Business Lead to adjust digital scope and roadmap - empowered to make final prioritization decisions within a given Journey.
    Define Epics, User Stories, acceptance criteria - and ensure they are understood by squad.
  • Groom and prioritize backlog to ensure work is in line with Experience strategy and OKRs.
  • Understand and help coordinate inter-squad and external dependencies, as applicable.
  • Define and track digital KPIs based on Experience OKRs.
  • Prioritize for the squad a backlog of work that includes and is balanced across new development, non-functional requirements and other technical work by leveraging data, research, industry trends, and OKRs/KPIs.
  • Review work completed by the squad, provide feedback, and accept work, as applicable.
  • Leads feature demos for stakeholders; provides product expertise, peer training, and consultation where necessary.
  • Actively participate in all squad ceremonies.
  • Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
  • Support and comply with the company's Quality Management System policies and procedures.
  • Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
  • Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.
  • Ability to work designated schedule.
  • Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 90% of a typical working day.
  • Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
  • Ability and means to travel 10-25% between Abbott's locations (e.g., Madison, Redwood City).

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Marketing, Business, Finance, or related field of study; or High School Degree/General Education Diploma and 2 years of relevant experience as outlined in the essential duties in lieu of Bachelor's degree.
  • 4+ years of experience working in a consulting, project based, or commercial/customer experience role.
  • Demonstrated ability applying techniques and methods of modern product management, product discovery, and product delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to support the development of product vision, strategic roadmaps, and go-to-market strategy for services and products as part of a broader end-to-end user experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn multiple functional areas of a business.
    Understanding principles of Agile/Scrum/Kanban.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to translate complex user, business, operational, and technical requirements into clear epics, features, and stories.
  • Ability to leverage relationship building, motivation, and curiosity to bring together different personalities for creative thinking and collaborative solutioning.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with a proactive and logical approach to workload and ability to work both independently and within a team.
  • Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills with the ability to evolve product strategy based on research, data, and industry trends.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proven ability to engage with engineers, designers, researchers, SMEs, and company leaders in a constructive and collaborative relationship where you can both learn and influence.
  • Experience with brainstorming solutions to hard problems with many constraints, using sound judgement to assess problems, opportunities, and risks, to lay out a well-structured business case.
  • Experience in healthcare, wellness, or digital health.
  • Experience with service design and operations.
  • Strong business analysis skills; including, but not limited to, process and user flow definition and business KPIs.

The base pay for this position is
$61,300.00 - $122,700.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Product Management
DIVISION:
ONCO Cancer Diagnostics
LOCATION:
United States > Madison : 5505 Endeavor Ln
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Not specified
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf
EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

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