**Requisition ID:** 64875 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** Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Hardware Development Engineer (Senior Analyst). This role is for our Research and Engineering location in Benton, Harbor, MI. 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 test. The specifics of this role are focused on design, analysis and test of electronic controls over a wide range of operational environments, markets and feature sets. **Your responsibilities will include** Key Activities: + 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 the Project’s deliveries are according to the specifications. + Actively Contribute to Change management in place to manage the changes to the project. + At the Design Completion Milestone, complete the project deliveries to ensure that all requirements at the system level are satisfied. + Follow Whirlpool development processes, systems, and tools. **Minimum requirements** + Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Computer Science + 5+ years of experience with industry standard, Hardware and PCB Layout development and tools (examples of such industry standard tools are PADS, Algium Designer, OrCAD). + 5+ years of experience with analyzing and resolving system hardware issues. **Preferred skills and experiences** + Experience in Human Machine interface technologies. + Knowledge of Displays Touch panels and advanced sensing technologies + Able to work with both Global and regional Groups influencing positively the organization in all directions(both Vertical and Horizontal) + Familiarity with 6 Sigma Methodology and EMC & EMI theory, + Experience designing high volume products dealing with contract manufacturers + Mixed-signal and embedded board-level design experience incl. + 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 semiconductors technology are all highly useful. + Strong documentation writing skills RSRWH **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 See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) . Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) . 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. \#LI-JR1