Electrical Engineer (Senior)

Quick Facts

• Role: Electrical Engineer (Senior Analyst)
• Unit: InSinkErator Business Unit
• Work mode: Onsite

Description

This role leads the development and sustaining support of motors for residential food waste disposers. You will drive performance, cost, quality, and energy efficiency improvements across electrical systems and motor technologies through electromechanical expertise, structured problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical system development and validation for new and existing disposer products
• Provide ongoing technical support to manufacturing teams to resolve production issues and optimize assembly processes
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to develop specifications, drawings, and validation plans
• Conduct performance, reliability, and durability testing; analyze data to identify improvement opportunities
• Work with Advanced Development, NPD, and Sustaining teams to ensure motor designs meet performance targets
• Manage DFMEA and create test plans for all electrical systems and motors
• Define and optimize motor sizing, torque, and speed characteristics based on system performance requirements and product configurations
• Drive motor technology selection and standardization across platforms
• Perform simulation-based analysis to validate torque, current, and temperature performance under different load conditions
• Benchmark competitor products and identify opportunities for cost, quality, and innovation improvement
• Support resolution of field and quality issues; identify root causes and define permanent corrective actions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology
• 5+ years of engineering experience

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Whirlpool employee discount
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs
• Kitchenettes
• Additional amenities for Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations (renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy depending upon availability)

Preferred Skills and Experiences

Technical

• Experience in motor design, selection, and validation for consumer products
• Hands-on experience with motor testing equipment (torque transducers, power analyzers, horsepower ratings)
• Prototype assembly, debugging, and functional verification
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical interface design (mounting, coupling, isolation, etc.)
• Understanding of regulatory compliance for consumer products
• Familiarity with supplier and component qualification processes

Managerial

• Strong project management skills; ability to handle multiple design and validation programs simultaneously
• Analytical thinker with a data-driven approach to problem solving and decision making
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for internal and supplier interactions
• Proactive, self-driven, and motivated to deliver results under tight timelines
• Leadership in technical discussions; supports knowledge sharing within the team
• Exposure to global product development environments and multicultural collaboration