Electrical Engineer

Requisition ID: 65084

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

The Electrical Engineering team designs, develops or coordinates development of components, small systems, quality systems, processes or materials.

This role in summary

In this position the Engineer will play a key role as focal point of sensors, actuators, lighting modules and wiring harness and will work with:

• Electrical Architecture Teams,
• EESI Subsystems (Simulation, Hardware, Software etc.)
• Platform teams (Cooking, Laundry, Dishwashing, Refrigeration)

On development, integration of electrical components into products to achieve product performance targets including complexity reduction, cost and quality improvements.

Your responsibilities will include

• Write specifications for new sensors, actuators, lighting module and wiring harness.
• Develop new sensors, actuators, lighting modules and wiring harness using Electronics, Mechanics and Physics knowledge.
• Validate (Test and Approve) new sensors, actuators, lighting modules and wiring harness in partnership with laboratory teams.
• Own roadmaps and strategy plans around specific Sensors, Actuators, Lighting modules and Wiring Harness.
• Support cost and quality improvement projects over existing parts.
• Create Electrical Schematics using Creo Schematics and ability to read and apply wiring schematics of electrical principles.
• Create Harness models and drawings using Creo Cabling (3D & 2D).
• Define routing strategy by understanding assembly and safety requirements.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Electronics/Electromechanics development.
• Advanced English (verbal and written).
• Availability for travels (regional/international, once a year on average).
• Willingness to learn Creo Schematic and Creo Parametric Cabling.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in Sensors and Electromechanical Actuators application or development.
• Knowledge/Certification on 6-Sigma tools and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis.
• Familiar with UL/IEC standard, preferred IEC 60335-1.
• Presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and globally.
• Proficient in creating schedules and executing them independently.
• Experience with electrical systems on appliances.

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