Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

Requisition : 68618

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  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, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . 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.

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Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for an Engineer opening to join our Process Transformation team (PT) located in Clyde, OH. This position will work closely with North American manufacturing facilities and PT Fabrication Engineers to define capital purchases from specification of the new equipment through handoff to the manufacturing facility. This position will identify flexible design and process parameters in order to meet customer needs.

The Process Transformation team for the Laundry Category covers all of the laundry manufacturing facility in Clyde, Ohio. This group of engineers installs equipment and supports launches in our manufacturing facility. The successful candidate will work closely with North American Region (NAR) Laundry manufacturing locations, Engineering & Technology (E & T), Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering and our new product organization team to define and assist in the acquisition of the necessary capital equipment to successfully manufacture and deliver winning new products to the marketplace.

This will cover coveted brands such as Whirlpool, Amana, Estate, Kitchen Aid, and Maytag.

• Oversight of electrical controls and design layout of new automated equipment.
• Oversight of Safety processes and regulation of new equipment and installations.
• Oversight of End of Line testing equipment PLC PLC-based.
• Assist in maintaining and updating Safety, Programming, Robotic, and Electrical Standards.
• Assist in new capital acquisition RFP/RFQ and vendor selection process.

• BS degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of Automation/Controls experience in manufacturing environment.

• Hands‑on experience working in a heavily automated production environment is desired.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• In‑depth knowledge of laundry appliance fabrication manufacturing process.
• Must have a demonstrated history of gathering input from key stakeholders and gaining their buy‑in.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley PLC's along with relay logic and Fanuc and ABB robot interfaces, is desired.
• Experience with Electrical Control design and drawings and use of AutoCAD.
• Experience in Risk Assessment for equipment process and Safety circuit design and validation (Functional Safety for Equipment).
• Experience with instrumentation and other product testing equipment.
• Understanding of NFPA, ANSI, OSHA codes and regulations.
• Familiar with pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
• Ability to travel and meet with equipment suppliers at other Whirlpool facilities.
• Strong communication, presentation skills, and team skills with any level of the organization.
• Self‑starter with excellent project management and time management skills.

• 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.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.