Lead Hardware Engineer, Electrical Engineering

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Pune, Mahārāshtra, IND
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Appliances
In Constant Pursuit of Improving Life at Home
The Role
Lead end-to-end embedded hardware development for consumer appliances, including circuit design, PCB layout, component selection, hardware testing, validation, and software-hardware integration. Coordinate cross-functional engineering teams, define technology strategies, manage project milestones and resources, resolve technical challenges, and optimize designs for power efficiency, performance, cost, quality, and manufacturability. Drive design reviews, stakeholder alignment, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and successful product launches.
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Requisition ID: 73526 

About Whirlpool India


Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram,  is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best-in-class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in

The team you will be a part of
The Electrical Engineering team designs, develops or coordinates development of components, small systems, quality systems, processes or materials.
This role in summary

Lead and Drive Embedded System deliverables including Software, Hardware for Whirlpool’s Tech Stack strategy workstream & ADI projects. Work with cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives with speed, quality, and efficiency. Bringing good practices for driving continuous improvement in existing processes.

Your responsibilities will include
  • Plan and execute end to end development projects, defining milestones, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve project objectives efficiently.

  • Work closely with Software, Hardware, Wiring Harness, Electromechanical, GSS, Architects, Platform leaders closely to define & deliver project objectives.

  • Lead technical discussion with external & internal stakeholders to define tech stack strategy for Whirlpool’s future designs. 

  • Pro-active knowledge documentation and sharing within team and amongst cross technology teams

  • Collaborate closely with the software engineering team to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software components.

  • Conduct thorough hardware testing and validation to ensure the reliability, performance, and compliance of the hardware designs.

  • Conduct subsystem design reviews interfacing with leadership and cross functional for gaining alignment at each build.

  • Make strategic decisions regarding component selection, sourcing, and vendor relationships to optimize cost, quality, and availability.

  • Optimize hardware designs for power efficiency, performance, and manufacturability.

  • Address technical challenges and roadblocks, proposing innovative solutions and leading the team to successful outcomes.

  • Maintain a strong awareness of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in embedded hardware development.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and manufacturing, to ensure successful product launches.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and innovation within the engineering team.

Minimum requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Power Electronics Engineering

  • Minimum 10-15 years of experience in household appliance/consumer electronics hardware development, circuit design and verification (microcontrollers, mixed-signal components, motor controls and AC to DC power conversion, Power Electronics)

  • Proven expertise in designing digital and analog circuits, schematic capture, and PCB layout.

  • Extensive knowledge of microcontrollers/microprocessors and various embedded systems architectures.

  • Strong familiarity with communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, and wireless protocols (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, etc.).

Preferred skills and experiences
  • Extraordinary Performance - Highly Effective Organization that Consistently Delivers Results, Drive Key Organization Design and Effectiveness Opportunities to Positively Impact Business and Financial Performance’.

  • Great People - Robust and Diverse Talent and Leadership Pipeline for the Future, Develop the Critical Capabilities.

  • 5+ years of experience project management, technical leadership in development, testing and implementation of large scale, complex technology projects or equivalent

Preferred (not required) Skills:

  • Familiarity with mechanical design, CAD, plastics molding and materials preferred

  • Product validation experience, PCB and product manufacturing process knowledge is a plus

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool India. See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

At Whirlpool India, we value and celebrate diversity. Whirlpool India 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 or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, or Power Electronics Engineering
  • 10–15 years of experience in household appliance or consumer electronics hardware development, circuit design, and verification
  • Experience with microcontrollers, mixed-signal components, motor controls, AC-to-DC power conversion, and power electronics
  • Expertise in digital and analog circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout
  • Extensive knowledge of microcontrollers, microprocessors, and embedded systems architectures
  • Familiarity with UART, SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and other communication interfaces or wireless protocols
  • 5+ years of project management or technical leadership experience in development, testing, and implementation of large-scale complex technology projects, or equivalent
  • Familiarity with mechanical design, CAD, plastics molding, and materials
  • Product validation experience and knowledge of PCB and product manufacturing processes

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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The Company
HQ: Benton Harbor, MI
43,598 Employees

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.

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