**Requisition ID:** 64513 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. **The Internship Program - May 2025 Start Date** The Whirlpool Engineering Rotational Leadership Development (WERLD) program is one of our most successful and longest running programs. WERLD is focused on developing a strong engineering foundation in order to prepare participants for the variety of career paths available within Whirlpool's Global Product Organization. Over a 10-12 week period, interns in this program work on critical projects focused on products and engineering processes in the different stages of product development - from research and development all the way to manufacturing. Upon successful completion of the summer internship program, you may be considered for employment opportunities within the Full Time WERLD Program post-graduation. **Your day-to-day** Project assignments could be related to: + Developing, testing, and implementing new appliance and system designs that satisfy consumer, trade partner and business requirements + Designing, developing, reviewing and conducting coordination for test programs of components, small systems or materials to achieve targeted product performance, cost and quality requirements + Applying robust design tools and a consumer-centered focus to innovative product designs + Analyzing, evaluating, and documenting product testing and troubleshooting data + Identifying, analyzing, and solving issues to improve product performance and quality + Learning and applying LEAN techniques to applicable projects + Collaborating with other specialists, business partners, suppliers, and customers **Minimum requirements** + Majoring in: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science or relevant engineering field + Pursuing bachelors degree with plans to graduate before or by May 2026 + Current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher + Must have indefinite US work authorization. Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program. All candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the job will be asked to complete our online behavioral assessment as a next step in the recruitment process. **Preferred skills and experiences** + Cumulative GPA of 2.8/4.0 or higher + Ability to apply engineering theory to practical problems and demonstrated technical ability through project work (internships, research, design projects, clubs) + Demonstrated deep technical ability through classwork and project work + Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts at a high level and in depth + Actively involved in campus or community activities and organizations, preferably in leadership roles + Demonstrated critical thinking ability and systems engineering mindset to solve challenging problems + Ability to work with and lead teams + “Own It” Attitude- self motivated to drive for differentiated results + Displays influential leadership potential **What can we offer you?** + Competitive Pay + Paid Holidays and Flex Fridays + Robust professional development opportunities + 1:1 mentorship with Whirlpool leaders + Community Service experiences + Social & Recreational events for our 100+ summer interns + Complimentary apartment-style housing at Lake Michigan College Get to know more about our early career programs at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-students/ **Program location** Work out of our corporate campus in Southwest Michigan, which includes several technology centers as well as a research and design center. Learn more about our locations here (https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/united-states-canada-locations/) . Take advantage of pristine beaches, a thriving art scene, and lush countryside in our location along the coast of Lake Michigan. Whirlpool provides complimentary housing at Lake Michigan College for interns who live 50 miles or more from Benton Harbor, MI. 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.