Dishwasher Software Engineer

Whirlpool, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Employee discount

Job summary

Whirlpool is seeking a Settings File and Cycles Engineer for the St. Joseph Technology Center in MI. The role focuses on developing and integrating software for dishwasher settings and cycle optimization, with emphasis on data analysis and IP development.

You will work with global teams to design, test, and validate algorithms, while applying Six Sigma methods to improve performance and cost. Onsite role offering growth across dishwasher platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• 1+ years of new product development experience post‑college.
• Masters degree in Engineering preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in software, software testing and verification.

Responsibilities

• Development of system algorithms with supervision.
• Dishwasher settings file (software) configuration management.
• Optimization of system performance, efficiency, reliability and cost.
• Active participation in technical project reviews and innovation.
• Plan, request, and coordinate laboratory and model shop requests.
• Hands‑on prototyping, troubleshooting and testing.
• Data acquisition, analysis, and evaluation.
• Own self-development plan and complete required trainings.
• Contribute to strategy and drive team engagement.

Skills

New product development

Software testing

Verification

Six Sigma

Project management

Cross‑functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Settings File and Cycles Engineer within the global dishwasher team. This is an onsite role at our St. Joseph Technology Center in MI.

In this role, you will be accountable to develop and integrate technological solutions related to improving wash, hydraulic, kinematic, and chemical delivery systems on our Global Dishwasher Team. Specific technical focus areas of this role are system optimization and cycle algorithm design. The ability to plan and execute design projects, initiate and generate technical data to support patent filings and business opportunities, to work with limited supervision and also with diverse technical and business groups is essential to this career. This role is an outstanding opportunity to apply Six Sigma principles for experiment design and optimization.

This Settings File and Cycle Analyst role is located on the Dishwasher Cycles and Settings File team within the Performance Subsystem. The primary function of this role is to deliver an integrated software design that provides the requested performance, features and functions for dishwashers. This North American Regional role offers endless opportunities to work on all types of dishwashers and provides numerous experiences to help you learn and grow in your career.

• Development of system algorithms with supervision
• Dishwasher settings file (software) configuration management
• Optimization of system performance, efficiency, reliability and cost.
• Active participation in technical project reviews and innovation.
• Plan, request, and coordinate laboratory and model shop requests
• Develop Intellectual Property - infrequent
• Hands‑on prototyping, troubleshooting and testing
• Data acquisition, analysis, and evaluation.
• Own self‑development plan and complete required trainings
• Contribute to strategy and change the work initiatives to strengthen overall team engagement, efficiency and delivery.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 1+years of new product development experience

Preferred skills and experiences

• Masters Degree in Engineering

1+ years of experience post‑college graduation in software, software testing and verification.

Effective communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally and globally.

Basic knowledge of FMEAs, 6 sigma tools, Risk Management, and Project Management.

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Outstanding people skills, with the specific ability to interact with global team members

• Proven track record accomplishing goals and objectives

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.

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.