Senior Analyst, Engineering

Whirlpool, Inc.; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking an Innovation Technology Sr. Analyst Engineer to join the Integrated Tech Innovation Team in the United States. The role focuses on developing and validating advanced innovation projects from concept through feasibility and prototype stages.

You will lead cross-disciplinary collaboration, assess technical feasibility, coach engineers, and contribute to roadmaps and IP strategy for future consumer goods technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of industry experience developing consumer goods products.
• Inventor spirit with strong problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Demonstrated technology acumen in mechanical structure, heat transfer, sensors, control systems, or electronics.
• Willingness to learn new technical and non-technical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop new technologies and apply them in novel approaches.
• Create multiple concepts and progress to PoC prototypes addressing the Voice of Consumer.
• Manage feasibility assessments and evaluate project proposals.
• Coach and mentor engineers across disciplines.
• Collaborate in cross-functional teams to advance technology development towards scalable solutions.
• Support technical and innovation roadmaps.
• Contribute to the IP portfolio.

Skills

Engineering

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma

Project Management

Systems Engineering

IP portfolio development

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.

The team you will be a part of

The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

This role in summary

The Innovation Technology Sr. Analyst Engineer will be within the Integrated Tech Innovation Team. This role will be responsible for the development and feasibility of advanced innovation projects

Your responsibilities will include

• Develop new technologies and/or apply technologies in a novel approach
• Create multiple concepts and progress to Proof of Concept prototypes that address the Voice of Consumer
• Manage and drive technical feasibility assessment and the evaluation of project and technology proposals
• Coach and provide technical mentoring to a team of engineers in multiple disciplines
• Part of a cross functional team to progress new technology development towards scalable solutions
• Support technical and innovation roadmaps
• Contribute to the IP portfolio

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 5+ years of industry experience developing consumer goods products
• Inventor spirit, exceptional problem solving, analytical and critical thinking ability
• Demonstrated technology acumen - expert skill and knowledge in at least one of the following: mechanical structure, heat transfer, sensors, control systems, electronics
• Hunger and proven ability to learn new technical and non-technical approaches

Preferred skills and experiences

• Creative thinker that seeks to disrupt the status quo, constantly pushing for better ways to stimulate the creative development of ideas
• Experience in Innovation Engineering, applying agile methodologies
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical field
• Experience and working knowledge of mechanical systems, sensors and/or control systems
• Experience with globally diverse teams
• Strong independence: capable of working autonomously with limited guidance
• Proficient in Six Sigma, Project Management and Systems Engineering concepts and tools
• Proven experience in definition and generation of sustainable IP portfolio

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.