Motor Control Technical Manager (Manager, Software Engineering)

Whirlpool Corporation; Joinville; On-site; BRL 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wedding bonus;

Subsidy at accredited pharmacies for a

Access to the Company Recreation Club

Discount on products through Compra C<

Discount on insurance (pet, auto, home

Gympass;

Employee Support Program

Daycare assistance or Nursery at the公司

Benefits such as consigned or social

Shuttle buses or Free parking at the公司

Two weeks of remote work from anywhere

Extended maternity/paternity leave

Job summary

A Whirlpool Corporation, localizada em Joinville, Brasil, busca um Gerente Técnico de Motor Control Systems para liderar uma equipe de firmware e engenheiros de controle no desenvolvimento de soluções de acionamento elétrico de próxima geração. A função envolve arquitetura de sistemas, mentoria de talentos e entrega de produtos com foco em mecatrônica e integração multifuncional.

O papel exige forte experiência em firmware embarcado, controle de motores e eletrônica de potência, além de

Qualifications

• Formação: Bacharel em Engenharia Elétrica, Mecatrônica ou Controles (Doutorado é desejável).
• Experiência de 8+ anos em projeto de acionamento de motor e eletrônica de potência, com pelo menos 2 anos em liderança técnica.
• Sólida base em teoria de controle moderna, estimativa de estados e identificação de parâmetros de motor.
• Experiência prática com firmware embarcado em C/C++ em tempo real e hardware (MCU ARM Cortex-M) e design de inversores (MOSFETs/IGBTs).
• Domínio de MATLAB/Simulink para design orientado por modelos e equipamentos de validação de bancada.

Responsibilities

• Liderar, orientar e desenvolver uma equipe de 5–10 engenheiros de motor e firmware.
• Definir roadmaps técnicos e arquitetura de sistemas para MCUs, estágios de potência e sensores em diferentes plataformas de motor.
• Conduzir o desenvolvimento de algoritmos de controle avançados (FOC, controle sem sensor, DTC, Field Weakening).
• Colaborar com equipes mecânicas, de sistemas, segurança e manufatura para integração mecatrônica e conformidade regulatória.
• Supervisionar revisões de design, testes HIL e solução de problemas de estabilidade de controle e térmica de power stage.

Skills

Liderança de equipe

Arquitetura de sistemas

Algoritmos de controle

Colaboração multifuncional

Visão de projeto

Gerenciamento de projetos

Education

B.S. em Engenharia Elétrica

M.S./Doutor em Engenharia Elétrica

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Osciloscópios

Dinamômetros

Power analyzers

Job description

Sobre a Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) Ser a melhor empresa de eletrodomésticos, melhorando continuamente a vida em casa. Como a única grande fabricante de eletrodomésticos para cozinha e lavanderia dos EUA, a empresa está impulsionando inovações significativas para atender às crescentes necessidades dos consumidores, por meio do portfólio de marcas icônicas, incluindo Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul e InSinkErator. Em 2024, a empresa registrou aproximadamente US$17 bilhões em vendas anuais – quase 90% delas nas Américas – 44.000 colaboradores e 40 centros de pesquisa de tecnologia e manufatura. Informações adicionais sobre a empresa podem ser encontradas em WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

In this role, the candidate will work in a global cross-functional team to design, implement and integrate firmware with Motor Control solutions and Model Based Algorithms, to achieve attribute and product performance targets.

This Role In Summary

The Technical Manager of Motor Control Systems leads a team of firmware and control engineers designing next-generation electric drive systems. This role balances hands-on technical architecture-spanning power electronics, embedded software, and dynamic motor control algorithms with team mentorship, career development, project planning, and product delivery.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 5-10 engineers specializing in motor controls, embedded firmware, and power hardware design.
• System Architecture: Define technical roadmaps and system architectures for motor control units (MCUs), power stages, and sensory feedback systems across BLDC, PMSM, and induction motor platforms.
• Algorithm & Control Design: Guide the development of advanced control algorithms, including Field-Oriented Control (FOC), Sensorless Control, Direct Torque Control (DTC), and Field Weakening strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with mechanical, systems, safety, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust mechatronic integration, regulatory compliance, and seamless design-for-manufacturability (DFM).
• Technical Oversight: Lead design reviews (schematics, firmware, simulation models), direct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, and oversee debugging of complex control loop stability or power stage thermal/EMC issues.
• Project Management: Set engineering deliverables, manage resource allocation using Agile methodologies, and maintain project schedules from initial concept to mass production.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Control Systems (Ph.D. preferred).
• Experience: 8+ years in motor drive design and power electronics, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Control Systems Mastery: Deep technical foundation in modern control theory, state estimation, and motor parameters identification.
• Embedded Firmware & Hardware: Hands-on experience with real-time embedded C/C++, microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M), inverter design (MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN/SiC technology), and gate drivers.
• Simulation & Validation: Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design, and laboratory validation equipment (dynamometers, oscilloscopes, power analyzers).

Preferred Skills And Experiences

• Electrical or Electronic Engineering master’s degree
• Experience with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and developing safety-critical firmware.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration and test
• Ability to work cross functionally and globally.
• Capable of working independently with cross functional teams and to provide updates to the leadership through effective communication. Should be able to negotiate and influence technical and non-technical audiences
• A passion for applying latest technologies into the development of innovative features and products
• A collaborative attitude and strong desire to succeed as part of the team.
• Self-motivated and a strong passion for learning

What We Offer

• Wedding bonus;
• Subsidy at accredited pharmacies for the purchase of prescribed medications;
• Access to the Company Recreation Club available for affiliated employees and guests;
• Discount on products through Compra Certa;
• Discount on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more);
• Gympass;
• Employee Support Program, providing 24-hour assistance with legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists;
• Daycare assistance or Nursery at the company for female employees;
• Benefits such as consigned or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plans competitive with the market;
• Services available on-site: cafeteria, internal bank branch, and lactation room;
• Transportation voucher, Shuttle buses or Free parking at the company;
• Food voucher;
• Meals on-site;
• Two weeks of remote work from anywhere;
• After 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave;
• Extended maternity/paternity leave. Learn more at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/trabalhe-conosco-no-brasil/

Additional Informations

This position is located at Joinville, the largest city in Santa Catarina state and an important industrial, financial and commercial center of the south region of Brazil. Here in this factory is centered the production of refrigerators, freezers, dryers, water purifiers and B.Blend machines. Also, here it's the base of the global product research and development team in Brazil for the refrigeration, air conditioning, water purifiers, cooking and eletronic areas.

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