• Analyst, Food Technology Engineer

    Whirlpool Corporation (St. Joseph, MI)


    **Requisition ID:** 69770

     

    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 currently seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst, Food Technology Engineer. This role is onsite at our location at Edgewater Tech Center in St. Joseph, MI.

     

    The Analyst, Food Technology Engineer will be responsible for the development and verification of culinary performance for freestanding ranges, built in wall ovens, and built in cooktops globally. They will own both the virtual and physical development of cooking accessories, cavity components, and the development of appliance algorithms to meet consumer expectations. The Analyst, Food Technology Engineer will represent the voice of the customer with respect to cavity and cooktop culinary performance in projects with high levels of cross functional teaming.

    Your responsibilities will include

    + Translate the voice of the customer to system, subsystem, and component level requirements.

    + Design and execution of cavity and cooktop components with respect to culinary performance including heating elements, convection systems, utensils, racks, trays, griddles, and grills.

    + Creation, verification, and validation of advanced cooking and sensing algorithms to provide best in class culinary performance.

    + Connecting consumers to their kitchens in new ways as subject matter expert for Internet of Things and App Software teams.

    + Technical project management, schedule, resource management, and risk analysis, related to modules, components, and algorithms owned.

    + Lead through others with planning, training, and facilitation of laboratory technicians.

    + Continuously improve the planning, processes, and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

    Minimum requirements

    + Bachelor's Degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Engineering, or a Science field.

    + 1+ years of experience in Appliance, Consumer Goods, or Food Manufacturing Industry

    + 1+ years of experience with product development tools such as DFMEA ( Design Failure Mode Effect ), A3 (Problem Solving Form), Requirement management and Stage Gate Development Plan

    Preferred skills and experiences

    + Advanced knowledge of food chemistry and heat transfer

    + Kinetic modeling of reactions in food

    + Ability to analyze mechanical and electrical systems

    + Knowledge of control theory and control systems

    + Demonstrated project management and computer skills

    + Ability to travel within the US and global design centers

    + Black Belt/Opex/Six Sigma experience

    + Knowledge of Consumer Reports or other consumer agency evaluation methodologiesRSRWH

     

    What we offer

     

    Generous benefits package (https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/work-with-us-ca-experienced/) , Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

     

    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 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.

     

    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) .

     

    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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