Controls Engineering MLDP: Rotate, Lead, Transform

Whirlpool Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Senior leadership exposure

Structured support system

Continuous improvement training

Leadership curriculum

Career advancement

Relocation support

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Paid time off

Health benefits

Fitness reimbursement

HSA

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation invites applicants to the Full Time Manufacturing Leadership Development Program: Controls Engineering Track. Over three 12-month rotations, you will develop a strong controls engineering foundation, gain leadership exposure, and contribute to IIoT and AI/ML initiatives across multiple plant locations in Ohio.

You will start as a Controls Engineering Analyst and advance to Senior Analyst after completion, with mentorship, project management experience, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and plan to graduate by May 2027.
• 0-18 months of relevant experience.
• Minimum GPA of 2.8.
• Must have US work authorization without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and troubleshoot core automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, motor drives).
• Integrate robotics, MES, and AI-powered vision systems.
• Lead cross-plant transformation projects focused on IIoT and AI/ML culminating in a Capstone Project.
• Apply Lean and World Class Manufacturing to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage automation projects from concept to completion with stakeholders.

Skills

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Vision systems

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Robotics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

GPA 2.8

Tools

PLC software

HMI platforms

MES systems

AI/ML tooling

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation invites applicants to the Full Time Manufacturing Leadership Development Program: Controls Engineering Track. Over three 12-month rotations, you will develop a strong controls engineering foundation, gain leadership exposure, and contribute to IIoT and AI/ML initiatives across multiple plant locations in Ohio.

You will start as a Controls Engineering Analyst and advance to Senior Analyst after completion, with mentorship, project management experience, and cross-functional