Senior Analyst, Electrical Engineering

Whirlpool, Inc.; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Employee discount

Fitness reimbursement program

Educational reimbursement program

Job summary

Whirlpool, Inc. in Benton Harbor, Michigan is seeking a Hardware Engineer responsible for designing electronics for Whirlpool appliances. The role involves developing embedded hardware applications and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development process.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience resolving system hardware issues. A generous benefits package and flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience analyzing and resolving system hardware issues.
• Experience with industry-standard hardware development tools.
• Hands-on experience building prototype electronics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate embedded hardware applications.
• Select and integrate hardware modules for applications.
• Prototype assembly and functional verification.

Skills

PCB layout development

Hardware applications development

System optimization

Effective communication

Project assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MSC Engineering degree (Electrical, Electronic)

Tools

Altium Designer

PADS

PSPICE

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 drives 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 2024, the company reported approximately $17billion in annual sales—close to 90% of which were in the Americas—44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

This role in summary

The Hardware Engineering position is responsible for designing electronics—from requirements to production release—embedded in Whirlpool Appliances. The engineer works as part of cross‑functional teams for new product development programs, focusing on concepts, requirements, design, analysis, and testing. Key focus areas include the design, analysis and testing of electronic controls across a wide range of operational environments, markets, and feature sets.

Your responsibilities will include

• Develop and validate embedded hardware applications.
• Design hardware solutions to drive system optimization, improve module/component design, and enhance product reliability.
• Interact with system architects and integrators to review and consolidate application requirements.
• Select and integrate hardware modules to build embedded hardware applications.
• Electronic/Electrical Circuit Modeling and simulation, using PSPICE.
• PCB layout design, simulation, and component selection for hardware execution.
• Prototype assembly, bring‑up, debugging, and functional verification.
• Work with and manage suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Project execution activities, including technical design reviews and change management.
• Ensure project delivery at the design completion milestone at a system level.
• Use Whirlpool processes and tools appropriately.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience analyzing and resolving system hardware issues.

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience with industry‑standard hardware, PCB layout development, and tools (e.g., PADS, Altium Designer, OrCAD).
• MSC Engineering degree (Electrical, Electronic).
• Proficiency with Altium.
• Ability to work with global and regional groups, influencing the organization horizontally and vertically.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodology and EMC/EMI theory.
• Experience designing high‑volume products and dealing with contract manufacturers.
• Mixed‑signal and embedded board‑level design experience, including up to 32‑bit microcontrollers.
• Project assessment and risk management.
• Hands‑on experience building prototype electronics: assembly, board bring‑up, debugging, functional verification, and modification of mechanical housings.
• Knowledge of semiconductor theory and manufacturing, digital design, analog design, power supplies, transmission lines, and fundamental electronics and semiconductor technology.
• Strong documentation writing skills.

What we offer

• Generous benefits package.
• Whirlpool employee discount.
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
• Kitchenettes and other amenities.

Additional information

• Always On Flexibility: 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.