Cycle Design Engineer

Whirlpool Corporation; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whirlpool employee discount

Fitness & educational reimbursement

Kitchenettes

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Saint Joseph, MI is seeking a Cycle Design Engineer Analyst for the Laundry Engineering Performance Subsystem. This onsite role develops wash system algorithms, optimizes performance, and supports new product development from concept through production.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3+ years in appliances. Strong problem solving, risk management, and communication skills are required to drive attribute performance across residential and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum 3+ years in appliance or consumer goods engineering.
• Experience solving engineering problems and delivering cycle designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop wash system algorithms, logic and cycle design for residential and commercial washers.
• Optimize appliance performance through module development and parameterization.
• Support technology roadmaps, focusing on complexity reduction, attributes, cost and quality.
• Characterize module parameters to meet system-level attribute requirements.
• Understand washer physics and thermal/mechanical/chemical dynamics.
• Support new product design from concept to production development.
• Develop concepts and use FMEA, DVP and risk management tools for performance decisions.
• Improve test methodologies and plans for verification and validation.
• Support marketing claims development and regulatory compliance for NAR and other markets.
• Translate Voice of the Customer into engineering requirements.

Skills

Cycle design

Algorithm development

Wash system understanding

FMEA

DVP (design verification plans)

Risk management

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As 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, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. 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 WhirlpoolCorp.com.

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

Benefits

• 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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