Automation Engineer

About Whirlpool Corporation

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 2025, the company reported
approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas
- 41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional
information about the company can be found at

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Automation Engineer. This is an onsite role at our Racine, WI location.

Serves as the lead technical analyst for optimizing plant automation and control systems. This position focuses on developing engineering standards, managing version control governance, and leading continuous improvement projects to improve overall equipment efficiency and eliminate process waste. Additionally, this role maintains core cross-functional technical capabilities to serve as an immediate technical backup across the facility's automation layers.

• Standards Development & Governance:
  Create, update, and enforce plant-wide automation and control standards across all existing production lines and new capital projects.
• Continuous Improvement & Data Analysis:
  Lead root-cause problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives. Extract and analyze machine performance data from plant historians to identify bottlenecks and reduce downtime.
• Version Control Management:
  Oversee master code repositories and software configuration management platforms for all PLCs, HMIs, drives, and robotics across the facility.
• Asset Lifecycle & Obsolescence:
  Track technology life cycles, maintain the automation risk register, and assist in developing the 3-to-5-year equipment replacement roadmap.
• Performance Reporting:
  Develop SQL queries, reports, and real-time OEE dashboards to translate operational data into actionable engineering improvements.
• Vendor & Integration Oversight:
  Partner with internal teams and external system integrators to establish technical benchmarks, review project specifications, and ensure alignment with plant standards.
• System Documentation & Network Support:
  Maintain clear technical documentation, code libraries, circuit diagrams, and system architecture drawings for all automated production equipment, including basic network diagnostics.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or STEM field
• 3+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment, specifically focusing on PLC logic (Rockwell Automation Studio 5000), HMI (Factory Talk View), robotics, SQL databases, and SCADA architectures
• 2+ years of experience with industrial communication protocols (Ether Net/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP), data mapping frameworks, and enterprise data hierarchy
• 1+ years of people leadership experience, including mentoring technical staff and coordinating resources for shop floor support

• Lean Six Sigma Certification:
  Active Green Belt or Black Belt certification with a demonstrated history of utilizing DMAIC methodologies for data-driven process optimization
• Software & Version Control:
  Advanced proficiency in Rockwell Automation software (Studio 5000, Factory Talk View) and experience managing master code libraries via version control platforms
• Data Pipeline Engineering:
  Expert-level SQL query development and experience configuring time-series historians and real-time OEE dashboards for UNS data mapping
• Robotics & Motion Control:
  Practical experience in programming Fanuc robotics and configuring multi-axis servo-driven motion control architectures
• Project Management: PMP certification or equivalent experience leading complex automation projects throughout the full asset lifecycle, from design to site commissioning

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness &…