Requisition ID: 72493
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 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.
The Senior Engineer, Product Testing, will utilize engineering principles to establish functional tests for manufactured appliances. They will work with cross-functional teams to ensure that Whirlpool delivers World Class Quality appliances to customers.
- Manages testing process to ensure comprehensive documentation and coverage of unit functional test requirements
- Works across multiple appliance categories to ensure best practices are consistently applied to all functional test methods.
- Follows Whirlpool Product Development (WPD) defined process to ensure vertical startup and world class quality for all new product introductions.
- Provides Testing Engineer coverage for Marion, OH Operations and across any category to ensure timely project delivery during high demand periods or extended absences (sabbatical, paternity leave, sick leave, etc).
- Document and upkeep of the comprehensive test process for engineers to follow to ensure best practices, stakeholder involvement and all deliverables are met.
- Interfaces with Engineering and Manufacturing Teams to coordinate all priorities into test methods.
- Supports day-to-day operations by providing technical expertise in manufacturing based testing processes.
- Provides input into new equipment acquisition projects to ensure all testing equipment is consistent and capable of required functionality.
- 4 year Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Computer Science, or Technology)
- 3+ years experience in technical manufacturing implementation and execution
- Experience with electronic equipment and manufacturing testing functions
- Electronic system troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
- PLC programming experience with Rockwell or Siemens software (Studio 5000 and TIA Portal)
- Experience with statistical processes for data driven decision-making (ANOVA, MSA, SPC)
- Experience with servers & data storage (SQL, Ignition, OPC)
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain a high level of motivation and productivity without direct supervision
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. 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.
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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 Engineering, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field
- 3 or more years of experience in technical manufacturing implementation and execution
- Experience with electronic equipment and manufacturing testing functions
- Electronic system troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing environment
- PLC programming experience with Rockwell Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal
- Experience with statistical processes including ANOVA, MSA, and SPC
- Experience with servers and data storage, including SQL, Ignition, or OPC
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain motivation and productivity without direct supervision
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.
