Senior Electrical Design Engineer -Location Mount Pleasant, WI

Whirlpool, Inc.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Whirlpool employee discount

fitness & educational reimbursement

kitchenettes

more!

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer (Senior Analyst) for the InSinkErator Business Unit in Mount Pleasant, WI. This onsite role leads development and sustaining support of motors for residential food waste disposers, driving performance, cost, quality and energy efficiency improvements across electrical systems.

The role requires deep expertise in electromechanical systems, cross-functional collaboration, and structured problem solving to ensure Whirlpool products

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years of engineering experience for consumer products.
• Strong background in motor design and validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system development and validation for new and existing disposer products.
• Provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and optimize assembly processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to develop specifications, drawings, and validation plans.
• Conduct performance, reliability, and durability testing, analyzing data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Work with Advanced Development, NPD and Sustaining teams to ensure motor designs meet performance targets.
• Manage DFMEA and test plan creation for all electrical systems and motors.
• Define and optimize motor sizing, torque, and speed characteristics based on system requirements.
• Drive motor technology selection and standardization across platforms.
• Benchmark competitor products and identify opportunities for cost, quality, and innovation improvement.
• Support resolution of field and quality issues, identify root causes, and define permanent corrective actions.

Skills

Motor design

Testing equipment

Prototype assembly

Electrical interface design

Regulatory compliance

Supplier qualification

Project management

Data-driven problem solving

Communication skills

Leadership in technical discussions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Torque transducers

Power analyzers

Prototype debugging tools

Job description

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 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is looking for a qualified candidate for the role of Electrical Engineer (Senior Analyst) for the InSinkErator Business Unit located in Mount Pleasant, WI.

This an onsite role.

This role will lead the development and sustaining support of motors for residential food waste disposers. The candidate will be responsible for driving performance, cost, quality, and energy efficiency improvements across all electrical systems and motor technologies.

The role demands strong technical depth in electromechanical systems, cross-functional collaboration, and structured problem solving to ensure Whirlpool products deliver differentiated performance and reliability in alignment with global standards.

Relocation availble for eligible candidates

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead electrical system development and validation for new and existing disposer products.
• Provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and optimize assembly processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to develop specifications, drawings, and validation plans.
• Conduct performance, reliability, and durability testing, analyzing data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with Advanced Development, NPD and Sustaining teams to ensure motor designs meet performance targets.
• Manage DFMEA and test plan creation for all electrical systems and motors.
• Define and optimize motor sizing, torque, and speed characteristics based on system performance requirements and product configurations.
• Drive motor technology selection and standardization across platforms.
• Laad simulation-based analysis to validate torque, current, and temperature performance under different load conditions.
• Benchmark competitor products and identify opportunities for cost, quality, and innovation improvement.
• Support resolution of field and quality issues, identify root causes, and define permanent corrective actions.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology
• 5+ years of engineering experience

Preferred skills and experiences

TECHNICAL

• Experience in motor design, selection, and validation for consumer products.
• Hands‑on experience with motor testing equipment, including torque transducers, power analyzers, and horsepower ratings.
• Prototype assembly, debugging, and functional verification.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical interface design (mounting, coupling, isolation, etc.).
• Understanding of regulatory compliance for consumer products.
• Familiarity with supplier and component qualification processes.

MANAGERIAL

• Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple design and validation programs simultaneously.
• Analytical thinker with a data‑driven approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for internal and supplier interactions.
• Proactive, self‑driven, and motivated to deliver results under tight timelines.
• Demonstrates leadership in technical discussions and supports knowledge sharing within the team.
• Exposure to global product development environments and multicultural collaboration.

What we offer

• Generous benefits package
• Whirlpool employee discount
• fitness & educational reimbursement programs
• kitchenettes
• 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.