Electrical Engineer (Senior)

Requisition ID: 71839  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 .    This role in summary 
   Whirlpool is looking for a qualified candidate for the role of Electrical Engineer (Senior Analyst) for the InSinkErator Business Unit located in Mount Pleasant, WI.    This an onsite role.   This role will lead the development and sustaining support of motors for residential food waste disposers. The candidate will be responsible for driving performance, cost, quality, and energy efficiency improvements across all electrical systems and motor technologies.  The role demands strong technical depth in electromechanical systems, cross-functional collaboration, and structured problem solving to ensure Whirlpool products deliver differentiated performance and reliability in alignment with global standards.   Your responsibilities will include 
   Lead electrical system development and validation for new and existing disposer products. Provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and optimize assembly processes. Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to develop specifications, drawings, and validation plans. Conduct performance, reliability, and durability testing, analyzing data to identify improvement opportunities. Work closely with Advanced Development, NPD and Sustaining teams to ensure motor designs meet performance targets. Manage DFMEA and test plan creation for all electrical systems and motors. Define and optimize motor sizing, torque, and speed characteristics based on system performance requirements and product configurations. Drive motor technology selection and standardization across platforms. Laad simulation-based analysis to validate torque, current, and temperature performance under different load conditions. Benchmark competitor products and identify opportunities for cost, quality, and innovation improvement. Support resolution of field and quality issues, identify root causes, and define permanent corrective actions. Minimum requirements 
   Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology 5+ years of engineering experience   Preferred skills and experiences 
          TECHNICAL Experience in motor design, selection, and validation for consumer products. Hands-on experience with motor testing equipment, including torque transducers, power analyzers, and horsepower ratings. Prototype assembly, debugging, and functional verification. Knowledge of electrical and mechanical interface design (mounting, coupling, isolation, etc.). Understanding of regulatory compliance for consumer products. Familiarity with supplier and component qualification processes. MANAGERIAL Strong project management skills with ability to handle multiple design and validation programs simultaneously. Analytical thinker with a data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making. Excellent communication and presentation skills for internal and supplier interactions. Proactive, self-driven, and motivated to deliver results under tight timelines. Demonstrates leadership in technical discussions and supports knowledge sharing within the team. Exposure to global product development environments and multicultural collaboration. What we offer 
   Generous