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Whirlpool Corporation · 2 days ago

Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP): Controls Engineering Track Full Time, July 2026

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Whirlpool Corporation is a leading home appliance company focused on innovation and manufacturing excellence. They are seeking candidates for their Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP): Controls Engineering Track, which offers hands-on experience through rotations in various manufacturing plants, preparing participants for a career in controls engineering.

Home Appliances

No H1B

Responsibilities

Designing, building, and troubleshooting core automation systems like PLCs, HMIs, motor drives

Deepening technical expertise through the integration of advanced systems such as Robotics, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and AI-powered vision systems

Leading and supporting strategic, cross-plant transformation projects focused on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and AI/ML, culminating in a high-visibility Capstone Project

Applying Lean and World Class Manufacturing principles to analyze and solve complex business problems and drive continuous improvement

Managing automation projects in a cost and time-constrained environment. This includes developing project specifications with stakeholders, purchasing equipment, and seeing projects through from concept to completion

Building leadership capabilities through direct mentorship from senior engineers, formal project management experience, and collaboration with cross-functional business partners

Qualification

Controls EngineeringRoboticsManufacturing Execution SystemsPLCHMIProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationTeam CollaborationLeadership

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer or a related field

Pursuing a bachelor's degree with plans to graduate before or by May 2026

0-18 months of relevant experience

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8

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. For this position, Whirlpool Corporation will not sponsor visas for candidates

Must have access to reliable transportation and be geographically mobile