Requisition ID: 66073 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of

THE GLOBAL BUSINESS:

#1 Fortune 500 Company in Consumer Durable category

Annual sales turnover of $21 billion

70 Manufacturing & Technology centers around the Globe

Operations in more than 170 countries

Over 12 brands as part of global portfolio

 

BEST EMPLOYER AWARD

 

We believe that our people make us a great place to work, reflected in the awards we have received consistently over the past couple of years.

 

 

THE PRODUCTS:

• We are known for our Innovative products, reflected in the multiple awards we have received.                                                                                                                         

• Our major products include Refrigerators, Washing machines, Air conditioners, Microwaves, RO Water Purifiers & Built-in appliances

This role in summary

The Hardware Engineering position will serve as the technical lead in electronics hardware design, development, and validation for cutting-edge consumer durable appliances. This role demands expertise in circuit design, PCB development, and system-level integration, collaborating across functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality, and reliable electronic control systems from concept to production.

Your responsibilities will include

Technical Leadership:

Act as a technical lead for hardware design projects, guiding cross-functional teams through end-to-end development cycles.

Conduct technical design reviews, root cause analysis, FMEA, and validation to ensure robust designs.

Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and influence design decisions.

Circuit Design & PCB Development:

Develop analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuits, including motor controllers, power supplies (AC/DC, DC/DC), and microcontroller-based systems.

Design circuit schematics, perform simulations (PSPICE, LTSPICE), and oversee PCB layouts using tools like Cadence Allegro.

Optimize designs for manufacturability, testability, and regulatory compliance (e.g., UL, IEC, CE, BIS).

System Integration:

Collaborate with system architects and cross-disciplinary teams to integrate hardware solutions into appliance platforms.

Manage component selection, de-rating analysis, and supplier engagement to meet performance, cost, and reliability goals.

Minimum requirements

B.E in Electrical, Power Electronics, Electronics, and telecommunication Engineering, Electrical Engineer

Preferred:  Additional 

Master’s degree in Electrical/Power Electronics Engineering

EXP

10 + Years 

Preferred skills and experiences

Hands-on experience in DC/DC SMPS and Linear power supply design preferably flyback, buck converter, linear regulator, and series pass regulator design

Strong experience in component selection skills like resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, mosfets, IGBT, Gate Drive, Over current/ Voltage protection circuits.

Experience in design for EMI-EMC compliance, resolution of EMI-EMC issues.

Experience in doing detailed design calculations of currents & voltages across each component in design.

Ability to use Test & Measuring instruments like Power Supplies, DSO, Logic Analyzer, Power Analyzer, etc.

Doing necessary Engineering documentation like test plans, test reports, ECN, Hardware Design Document , derating document etc.. .

Research the use of new development concepts and guide future product development.

Identifying technological alternatives that are cost-competitive and suitable for scaling up.

 Good understanding of magnetics design (inductor, transformer etc.) for power electronics application.

 Knowledge of thermal management techniques and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations in power electronics design. Ensure compliance with relevant safety standards and regulations throughout the design proces

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.