Requisition ID: 73456
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.
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst Engineer. This is an onsite role at our Benton Harbor, MI location.
The Innovation Technology Analyst Engineer will be within the Integrated Tech Innovation Team. This role will be responsible for the development and feasibility of advanced innovation projects.
- 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
- Part of a cross functional team to progress new technology development towards scalable solutions
- Contribute to the Intellectual Property portfolio
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 2+ years of experience in product development
- 2+ years of experience in at least one of the following: mechanical structure, heat transfer, complex systems
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 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
- Inventor spirit, exceptional problem solving, analytical and critical thinking ability
- 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 generation of sustainable Intellectual Property portfolio
- Hunger and proven ability to learn new technical and non-technical approaches
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).
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.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- At least 2 years of product development experience
- At least 2 years of experience in mechanical structure, heat transfer, or complex systems
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience in innovation engineering and applying agile methodologies
- Experience working with globally diverse teams
- Proficiency in Six Sigma, project management, and systems engineering concepts and tools
- Experience generating a sustainable intellectual property portfolio
Whirlpool Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whirlpool Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Whirlpool Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision along with mental-health and EAP resources in the U.S. First-day benefits are also indicated for some roles, reinforcing perceived accessibility of core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-oriented support is emphasized through paid parental leave references, added caregiver leave options, and expanded family-building benefits such as fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement. External recognition for working-parent practices is cited as consistent with this family-friendly benefits posture.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as meaningful, including a 401(k) match and, in some descriptions, additional company contributions alongside other financial supports like coaching and purchase programs. This strengthens total rewards for employees who weigh long-term benefits alongside base pay.
Whirlpool Corporation Insights
What We Do
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110 years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Beginning with our founders to the everyday actions of our people, our values have always kept us grounded -- Integrity, Respect, Inclusion & Diversity, One Whirlpool, Spirit of Winning. What we do at Whirlpool Corporation matters because consumers trust our brands. We never take that for granted and we work every day to earn that trust as we are committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
