Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

The Hardware Engineering position is responsible for designing electronics, from requirements to production release embedded in Whirlpool Appliances. You will execute engineering tasks as part of cross-functional teams for new product development programs responsible for concepts, requirements, design, analysis, and testing. The specifics of this role are focused on the design, analysis, and testing of electronic controls over a wide range of operational environments, markets, and feature sets.

• Develop and validate embedded hardware applications
• Design hardware solutions to drive system optimization, improve module/component design, and enhance product reliability. 
• Interact with system architects/integrators to review and consolidate application requirements.
•  Select and integrate hardware modules to build embedded hardware applications.
• Electronic/Electrical Circuit Model/Simulation, PSPICE Knowledge
• PCB Layout design, applied simulation, and component selection for hardware execution.
• Prototype assembly, bring up, debugging, and functional verification 
• Working with and managing suppliers/manufacturing partners 
• Project Execution Activities
• Actively Participate in Technical Design Reviews to ensure Projects delivering per architecture
• Actively Contribute to Change management in place to manage the changes to the project
• At Design Completion Milestone completes the project delivery at a system level.
• Capable of proper use of Whirlpool processes and tools.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering 
• 5+ years of experience with analyzing and resolving system hardware issues

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering 
• 6+ years experience with industry-standard, Hardware and PCB Layout development and tools (examples of such industry-standard tools are PADS, Altium Designer, and OrCAD)
• MSC Engineering degree (Electrical, Electronic)  
• Industry-standard tool Altium
• Able to work with both Global and regional Groups inside SES and Cross platforms, influencing positively the organization in all directions(both Vertical and Horizontal)
• Effective communication and negotiating skills
• Familiarity with 6 Sigma Methodology and EMC & EMI theory
• Experience designing high-volume products and dealing with contract manufacturers
• Mixed-signal and embedded board-level design experience incl. Up to 32-bit microcontrollers
• Project assessment & risk management
• Hands-on experience building prototype electronics: assembly, board bring-up debugging, functional verification, modification of mechanical housings
• Knowledge of semiconductor theory and manufacturing, digital design, analog design, power supplies, transmission lines, and other fundamentals of electronics and semiconductor technology are all highly useful
• Strong documentation writing skills

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.