Whirlpool Corporation Hiring for Senior Manager, Electrical Engineering at Pune, India Full Time

Requisition ID: 55617

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and Yummly. In 2021, the company reported approximately $22 billion in annual sales, 69,000 employees and 54 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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The team you will be a part of

The Electrical Engineering team designs, develops or coordinates development of components, small systems, quality systems, processes or materials.

This role in summary

PURPOSE: Responsible for sensor/switches technical designs.

Your responsibilities will include

Job title: Principal Engineer- Sensor & Switches

Experience – 10+ Years

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understanding of function concepts:

• -Responsible for performing accurate and detailed sensor/switches specifications with the support of the engineering team and delivering solutions to stakeholders across all major appliance platforms.

• -Prepare & keep updated design guidelines , Approve all sensor/switches specifications, FMEAs, and lessons learned documents.

• -Identify new, unique and difficult sensor/switches requirements and put in place containment actions to mitigate.

• -Identify and develop new improvement areas in collaboration with global stakeholders

• -Cost Idea generation for relevant targets with sensor/switches / platform teams

• -Prepare & release base DVPs & update in a timely manner.

• -Tier-I sensor/switches roadmap preparation

• -Conduct design reviews interfacing with leadership and cross functional for gaining alignment at each build. Approve sensor/switch designs at each design phase.

• -Drive sensor/switches reuse Plan and Integration.

• -Responsible for driving sensor/switches through WPD process

• – Leads attribute target setting.

• – Lead systemic problem solving efforts input to close knowledge gaps in sensor/switches subsystems in the development of more robust system models and reusable engineering tools.

Minimum requirements

• Application of Technical tools:

• -Ability to implement opex methodology to drive continuous improvement in projects/ processes.

• -Expertise in application of engineering tools to verify design of assembly/reliability/manufacturability/safety in consultation with SME’s or Senior lead engineer

• -Active participation in MVT initiatives & execution as per plan.

• Technical Mentoring and Coaching / Development:

• – Develop technical expertise in his/ her sub-system/ module(s), through coaching, mentoring, development, and infusion of new technologies

• – Identify & bridge technical knowledge gaps

• – Be a change agent for systematic problem solving capabilities within in his/ her sub-system/ module(s)

Key Deliverables

Patents/ Research / External presentations :

-Rigor to publish/present papers in technical forums

– Support to University collaborations through projects/ teaching mentoring and liaison to other external organizations (as applicable)

– Key technical leadership through contribution to the development of the IP portfolio, patent attainment, and achievement of sustainable technology advantage

Knowledge Management :

Lead technical forum within team and amongst cross technology teams to share knowledge and best practices

Pro-active knowledge documentation and sharing within team and amongst cross technology teams

Capture knowledge in A3 & reuse.

TECHNICAL

1. Detailed understanding of pressure sensor technologies

2. Understanding of temperature sensor technologies

3. Understanding of switch technologies

Preferred skills and experiences

MANAGERIAL

1.Thought Leadership

2. Communication Skill

3. Respect

4. Ownership

5. Teamwork

Additional information

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : BE/ME in electrical engineering

Preferred candidates from Automotive Industry/ Manufacturers

– Companies like Tata, Cummins, Philips, etc.

What we offer

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