KASA System Engineer Countertop Cooking; Associate, Engineer

Whirlpool Corporation; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Benefits package

Education reimbursement

Office amenities

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Saint Joseph, MI is seeking an entry-level Systems Engineer to bridge consumer needs and technical execution for the Countertop Cooking category. You will learn to translate user insights into measurable engineering requirements and drive development from concept to reality.

This foundational role offers exposure to systems thinking, competitive benchmarking, and predictive modeling in a fast-paced innovation environment, with mentorship from senior technical leaders and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• 3+ months of Engineering experience (internships, co-ops, or lab work) preferred.
• Demonstrated technical ability through projects and coursework.

Responsibilities

• Support roadmap and architecture strategy for Countertop Cooking category.
• Translate consumer feedback into clear engineering specs.
• Benchmark competitors and set technical targets for product claims validation.
• Develop testing, validation, and compliance plans for system-level requirements.
• Lead design reviews and manage cross-functional trade-offs to meet commitments.
• Drive predictive validation using modeling, simulation and prototyping.

Skills

Engineering basics

Systems thinking

Strong communicator

Team leadership

Self-motivated

Curiosity

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.

Information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

Requisition ID: 73234

This Role In Summary

As an entry-level Systems Engineer, you will bridge the gap between consumer needs and technical execution for our Countertop Cooking category. Collaborating closely with senior technical leaders, you will learn to translate user insights into measurable engineering requirements, establish robust validation and testing plans, and drive advanced development projects from concept to reality.

This role is a foundational launching pad for an engineer eager to develop deep expertise in systems thinking, competitive product benchmarking, and predictive modeling within a fast-paced innovation environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Support Category Roadmap & Architecture Strategy: Collaborate with Countertop Cooking technical leaders to identify business and innovation opportunities, translating knowledge gaps into early-stage development projects to reduce technical risks before product delivery.
• Translate Stakeholder Needs: Own the process of converting consumer feedback into clear, measurable technical engineering specifications.
• Lead Technical Target Setting: Own competitive product benchmarking and testing to define technical performance targets, while supporting Marketing and Legal teams on product claims validation.
• Develop Verification & Validation Plans: Lead the creation of robust testing, simulation, and compliance plans to ensure all system-level product requirements are met.
• Drive Advanced Development Projects: Own technical decision-making, lead design reviews, and manage cross-functional trade-offs (balancing cost, quality, and time) to ensure projects launch according to commitments.
• Execute Predictive Validation: Drive system testing from early concept through final product validation utilizing predictive modeling, simulation, and experimental prototyping methodologies.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• 3+ months of Engineering experience (experience may include Internships, co-ops, or lab application)

Preferred Skills And Experiences

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Systems, or related discipline).
• Ability to apply engineering theory to practical problems and demonstrated technical ability through project work (internships, research, design projects, clubs)
• Demonstrated deep technical ability through classwork and project work
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts at a high level and in depth
• Demonstrated critical thinking ability and systems engineering mindset to solve challenging problems
• Displays curiosity and willingness to learn
• Actively involved in campus or community activities and organizations, preferably in leadership roles
• Ability to work with and lead teams
• "Own It" Attitude - self motivated to drive for differentiated results

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

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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