Manufacturing Controls Engineering LDP Intern

Whirlpool, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Career development

Networking with leadership

Community service

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation, a leading home appliance company, offers a 12-week Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) Controls Engineering Track internship. The program focuses on World Class Manufacturing, lean manufacturing, quality, automation, and process engineering.

Interns will lead automation projects, design and coordinate test programs, manage equipment relocation, and drive cost-savings initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Robotics/Mechatronics or related field.
• Pursuing graduation before or by May 2029.
• GPA 2.8 or higher; US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects related to process control and quality.
• Design, review, and coordinate test programs or components.
• Manage equipment/resource relocation projects.
• Lead change management with team members.

Skills

Automation tools

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Controls/Automation/Robotics/Mechatronics or related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 72389

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.

The Internship Program - May 2027 Start Date

Our 12-week Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) Controls Engineering Track Internship focuses on World Class Manufacturing methodology. Core experiences and projects span areas such as lean manufacturing, quality, automation, process engineering, and more.

Your day-to-day

Intern project assignments could be in areas such as:

• Lead automation projects related to process control, quality control, safety systems and vision systems
• Design, develop, review and conduct coordination for test programs or components, small systems or processes, or materials taking into account customers, product performance, cost and quality requirements
• Manage equipment / resource relocation projects
• Lead change management with impacted team members
• Focus on cost-savings initiatives across a plant including: standardized work audits, Improving first pass yield and throughput, etc.
• Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing tools to project(s)

Upon successful completion of the summer internship program, you may be considered for employment opportunities within the Full Time Manufacturing Leadership Development Program: Controls Engineering Track post-graduation.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation & paid holidays
• Housing stipend
• Robust professional development and skill-building opportunities such as continuous improvement training, career exploration sessions and cross-functional case competition
• Networking & exposure to senior leadership
• Community service experiences
• Social & recreational events

Program Location

This internship will take place at one of our North American plant locations in Findlay, OH and Clyde, OH.

Learn more about our Manufacturing locations and the communities where we live & work here!

Minimum Requirements

• Pursuing bachelors degree with major in: Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with plans to graduate before or by May 2029
• Current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Must have indefinite US work authorization. Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program

All candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be asked to complete our online assessment as a next step in the recruitment process.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Strong enthusiasm for and knowledge of automation tools and technologies
• Proven decision-making skills and ability to analyze and solve complex business problems through innovation and creativity
• Ability to lead and work with teams to drive and achieve extraordinary results
• Demonstrated maturity and confidence to effectively present ideas
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships in a culturally diverse environment
• Self-discipline and ability to manage competing priorities

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

See what it’s like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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.