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Electrical Engineer (Senior)
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$99,534 / year median in Wisconsin
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Requisition ID:
71839 About Whirlpool Corporation Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE:
WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S- based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales
- close to 90% of which were in the Americas
- 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.
- Lead electrical system development and validation for new and existing disposer products.
- Provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and optimize assembly processes.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to develop specifications, drawings, and validation plans.
- Conduct performance, reliability, and durability testing, analyzing data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Work closely with Advanced Development, NPD and Sustaining teams to ensure motor designs meet performance targets.
- Manage DFMEA and test plan creation for all electrical systems and motors.
- Define and optimize motor sizing, torque, and speed characteristics based on system performance requirements and product configurations.
- Drive motor technology selection and standardization across platforms.
- Laad simulation-based analysis to validate torque, current, and temperature performance under different load conditions.
- Benchmark competitor products and identify opportunities for cost, quality, and innovation improvement.
- Support resolution of field and quality issues, identify root causes, and define permanent corrective actions. ## Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology
- 5+ years of engineering experience ## Preferred skills and experiences
TECHNICAL
- Experience in motor design, selection, and validation for consumer products.
- Hands-on experience with motor testing equipment, including torque transducers, power analyzers, and horsepower ratings.
- Prototype assembly, debugging, and functional verification.
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical interface design (mounting, coupling, isolation, etc.).
- Understanding of regulatory compliance for consumer products.
- Familiarity with supplier and component qualification processes.
MANAGERIAL
- Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple design and validation programs simultaneously.
- Analytical thinker with a data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills for internal and supplier interactions.
- Proactive, self-driven, and motivated to deliver results under tight timelines.
- Demonstrates leadership in technical discussions and supports knowledge sharing within the team.
- Exposure to global product development environments and multicultural collaboration.
Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations:
Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy- Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability
- additional costs required). ## Additional information Whirlpool's Ways of Working Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
- Always On Flexibility
- You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
- Two-Week Work from Anywhere
- Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
- Sabbatical
- Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.