Whirlpool Corp

Cycle Design Engineer

Whirlpool Corp$80K — $95K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 3+ years in the Appliance or Consumer Goods industry
  • 3+ years of engineering problem-solving experience
  • Preferred: Master's in Engineering
  • Preferred: Green Belt/Opex/Six Sigma certification

Responsibilities

  • Develop Wash System algorithms and cycle designs for washers
  • Optimize appliance performance through module development
  • Support module technology roadmaps and quality initiatives
  • Characterize module parameters for system-level requirements
  • Understand washer physics focusing on Chemical, Mechanical, and Thermal dynamics
  • Support new product design from concept to execution
  • Use FMEA and design plans for performance decisions
  • Improve test methodologies for performance verification
  • Support marketing claims validation
  • Translate consumer feedback into engineering targets

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package
  • Whirlpool employee discount
  • Fitness and educational reimbursement programs
  • Beautiful renovated office space with amenities
  • Access to biking/walking trails and childcare center
  • Flexible work environment with industry-leading time-off benefits
  • Two weeks work-from-anywhere opportunity
  • Paid sabbatical after five years of service
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 73013

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Cycle Design Engineer. This is an onsite role at our St. Joseph Tech Center in MI.

The Cycle Design Engineer Analyst will be a member of the Laundry Engineering Performance Subsystem. The Engineer will be responsible for the delivery of algorithms, logic, and cycle designs that enable compliance with global requirements and that integrate seamlessly with component modules for new and existing laundry products. This engineer will work to develop, optimize, integrate, and execute algorithms in conjunction with technology to deliver consumer relevant product attribute performance for laundry products.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Develop Wash System algorithms, logic and cycle design, including development for Residential and Commercial washers
  • Optimize appliance performance through module development and parameterization
  • Support module technology roadmaps, including complexity reduction, attribute requirements, and cost & quality initiatives
  • Characterize the critical module parameters that contribute to system level attribute requirements (functional decomposition) and capture knowledge required to deliver module-level excellence
  • Develop an understanding of washer physics, with a key focus on Chemical, Mechanical and Thermal dynamics that govern the wash system
  • Support new product design from concept development through execution, including Advanced Development and Production Development projects
  • Develop multiple concepts and utilize Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), design verification plans (DVP), and risk management tools to assist in decisions for performance attributes
  • Develop new, and improve upon existing, test methodologies and test plans for performance verification and validation
  • Support marketing claims development and validation
  • Support Regulatory product compliance for NAR and other countries where NAR products are marketed
  • Translate the Voice of the Consumer into Engineering requirements and targets


Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in Appliance or Consumer Goods Industry
  • 3+ years of experience in problem solving in an engineering environment


Preferred skills and experiences

  • Masters of Science in Engineering
  • Green Belt/Opex/Six Sigma certification and/or experience
  • Proficient knowledge of Risk Management and Project Management
  • Understanding of wash process fundamentals and underlying scientific concepts
  • Strong communication skills


What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! 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.


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About Whirlpool Corp

Whirlpool Corp Careers

Join the dynamic team at Whirlpool Corp, a global leader in home appliances, where innovation meets purposeful design. At Whirlpool, we are committed to creating high-quality products that make life easier for millions of consumers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to explore job opportunities with us and become part of a legacy of leadership and innovation.

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At Whirlpool Corp, you will engage in meaningful work that directly impacts our company and customers. Our team is dedicated to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion, where every employee can thrive. We offer a variety of job opportunities ranging from engineering to marketing, each requiring unique skills that contribute to our shared vision of improving home life.

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Size
69,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1911
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$19.4 billion
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