Whirlpool Corporation · 1 day ago
Sr Controls Engineer
Findlay, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWhirlpool Corporation is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company dedicated to improving life at home. They are seeking a qualified Sr Controls Engineer to provide technical direction in problem-solving and develop a strong understanding of appliance operations, while leading various strategic initiatives within the manufacturing environment.
Home Appliances
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Whirlpool Corporation
Life at home has been at the heart of our business for 110+ years - it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.22BKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2025-06-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2009-10-30Grant· $19.33M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Mandy McIvor
Director, Architecture Leader, Global Laundry Platform
Ryan Strain
Senior Engineering Manager / Chief Product Owner (PLM & MBD)
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