Requisition ID: 64021

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

This role in summary

Insinkerator is looking for a motivated and self-driven Controls Engineer. The Controls Engineer will lead the development and implementation of control systems that directly support manufacturing. The Controls Engineer works with the sustaining engineering team to establish new practices and support the training and development of resources to help sustain production, with a focus on control systems. The Controls Engineer will work with cross-functional teams throughout the entire life cycle of the processes.

Your responsibilities will include

• Lead and collaborate with internal/external integrators to develop best practices and engineering standard(s).

• Service as the control system expertise providing technical expertise

• Support the development technician(s) to maintain technological superiority (troubleshooting and maintenance) for the production equipment installed.

• Interface with IT to ensure networking systems are functional, production-safe, and comply with InSinkErator configuration requirements.

• Provide documentation that supports Automated Manufacturing Processes.

• Perform design/redesign and troubleshooting of complex applications and equipment involving electrical/electronic circuits and equipment that interfaces with (PC - PC, PLC - PLC, PLC - PC), PC-based HMI software.

• Set up and troubleshoot motion control systems including Servos and Multi-Axis Systems. Collaborate with vendors during equipment design, build, installation, and start-up. Document and backup wiring/circuit logic and software programs (PC, PLC, robotic, etc.). Support cross-functional team to problem solve and drive to root cause

• Support project management and project startup

• Drive continuous improvement to meet or exceed operation objectives and goals

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering

• 2+ years of experience in automation controls including networking experience (such as ethernet, DeviceNet, ControlNet,.), safety design experience and PLC programming

Preferred skills and experiences

• 4+ years of experience in automation controls including process management

• 1+ years of experience with robotic software (such as Fanuc)

• Good understanding and operation skills of personal computers and associated equipment Effective communicator with strong written and articulation skills

• Project management and team-building skills

• Experience with Rockwell software

• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and NEC

• Working knowledge of SQL and Ignition

• Experience with Vision system (Keyence, Fanuc, and Cognex)

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Fundamental understanding of A/C and D/C electrical circuits and design

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Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We apply ‘always on’ flexibility to all work days. You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Thursday with the option to work from anywhere on Friday.

We offer other flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Flexible Friday - Option to work extra hours Monday through Thursday to finish up work early on Friday.

• 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.

Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.

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