Requisition ID: 72389
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.
Our 12-week Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) Controls Engineering Track Internship focuses on World Class Manufacturing methodology. Core experiences and projects span areas such as lean manufacturing, quality, automation, process engineering, and more.
Intern project assignments could be in areas such as:
Lead automation projects related to process control, quality control, safety systems and vision systems
Design, develop, review and conduct coordination for test programs or components, small systems or processes, or materials taking into account customers, product performance, cost and quality requirements
Manage equipment / resource relocation projects
Lead change management with impacted team members
Focus on cost-savings initiatives across a plant including: standardized work audits, Improving first pass yield and throughput, etc.
Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing tools to project(s)
Upon successful completion of the summer internship program, you may be considered for employment opportunities within the Full Time Manufacturing Leadership Development Program: Controls Engineering Track post-graduation.
Competitive compensation & paid holidays
Housing stipend
Robust professional development and skill-building opportunities such as continuous improvement training, career exploration sessions and cross-functional case competition
Networking & exposure to senior leadership
Community service experiences
Social & recreational events
This internship will take place at one of our North American plant locations in Findlay, OH and Clyde, OH.
Learn more about our Manufacturing locations and the communities where we live & work here!
Pursuing bachelors degree with major in: Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with plans to graduate before or by May 2029
Current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
Must have indefinite US work authorization. Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program
All candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be asked to complete our online assessment as a next step in the recruitment process.
Strong enthusiasm for and knowledge of automation tools and technologies
Proven decision-making skills and ability to analyze and solve complex business problems through innovation and creativity
Ability to lead and work with teams to drive and achieve extraordinary results
Demonstrated maturity and confidence to effectively present ideas
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships in a culturally diverse environment
Self-discipline and ability to manage competing priorities
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
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
- Plans to graduate by May 2029 or earlier
- Current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
- Indefinite authorization to work in the United States
- Must not require visa sponsorship or future work authorization sponsorship
- Knowledge of automation tools and technologies
- Decision-making skills and ability to analyze and solve complex business problems
- Ability to lead and collaborate with teams
- Ability to present ideas effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-discipline and ability to manage competing priorities
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.
