Sr Controls Engineer

The team you will be a part of

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking a qualified Sr Controls Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical direction in problem-solving and developing a strong understanding of appliance operations. The ideal candidate will be in a commutable distance to one of our manufacturing plants. 

Your responsibilities will include

• Drive Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Engagement throughout the entire plant
• Coach peers through the execution of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles
• Lead the execution of strategic initiatives including New Product Introduction (NPI), productivity, and capacity
• Develop short-term and long-term plans and programs to improve productivity and capacity and prepare the necessary budgets and justifications for these projects
• Champion diversity and inclusion behaviors by proactively seeking and valuing all types of diversity and work to bring out the contributions of everyone
• Build relationships with the broader manufacturing organization and with Human Resources, Legal, Demand Planning, Supply Chain, and Logistics
• Proactively collaborate with peers in other Whirlpool manufacturing locations, global business teams, brand, channel/corporate technology, finance organizations, and leverage enterprise-wide expertise. Ability to provide feedback and coaching to all levels of the organization
• Drive continuous improvement in the organizational, technical, and business information processes/systems through lean/innovative thinking and ideas
• Support the maintenance department in troubleshooting critical issues
   

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLC machine controls (Logix 5000, SLC 500, Panelview HMI)
• Experience with Fanuc robotics, including collaborative applications
   

Preferred skills and experiences

• Experience in Rockwell Suite Software (FactoryTalk, AssetCenter, Studio 5000)
• Capital project management
• Confidence and willingness to take calculated risks, implement new ideas, drive for results and sustain change.
• Effective management of priorities, expectations, and accountabilities
• Ability to work autonomously in all aspects of the function
• Willingness to be hands-on
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
   

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. 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.

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