Description
Job Summary:
This role involves designing, implementing, and integrating motor control solutions into product platforms as part of a global cross-functional team.
Key Highlights:
1. Global and cross-functional team collaboration
2. Focus on motor control for home appliances
3. Embedded software development and debugging
**Requisition ID:** 69586
**About Whirlpool Corporation**
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) — To be the best major appliance company, continuously improving life at home. As the only major U.S. manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet growing consumer needs through its portfolio of iconic brands, including *Whirlpool*, *KitchenAid*, *JennAir*, *Maytag*, *Amana*, *Brastemp*, *Consul*, and *InSinkErator*. In 2024, the company reported approximately US$17 billion in annual sales — nearly 90% in the Americas — 44,000 employees, and 40 technology research and manufacturing centers. Additional company information can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.
**The team you will join**
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The Software Engineering team designs, develops, or coordinates the development/troubleshooting or debugging of moderately complex software programs for enhancements and new products. It performs high-level design/modeling to translate stakeholder needs into software solutions. It develops software and tools to support design platforms, infrastructure, and technology. It determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design. It develops architectural guidelines, specifications, and technical standards and communicates with stakeholders.
**Summary of this role**
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In this role, the candidate will work in a global cross-functional team to design, implement and integrate motor control solutions into product platforms, to achieve attribute and product performance targets.
**Your responsibilities will include**
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* Delivery of motor control projects per commitment to meet Cost, Timing and Quality targets
* Be responsible for tools and test methods to ensure fully functional and robust motor control software prior to integration into platforms
* Accountable for motor control test and tuning
* Provide inputs to roadmaps and project planning to ensure clear deliverables and requirements, resourcing and timing
* Translate technical sub-system targets into module and algorithm targets
* Drive algorithm and module trade-offs to achieve optimum performance vs cost vs schedule
**Minimum Requirements**
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* Professional experience in embedded C programming and debugging tools
* +2 years professional experience in designing motor control firmware, including sensorless Field Oriented Control techniques
* Knowledge of power electronic devices and inverter design
* Ability to read datasheets, software & hardware reference documents, create setups and debug hardware-related issues without supervision;
* Fluent English
**Desired Skills and Experience**
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* Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
* Experience in testing prototypes with minimal supervision
* Experience in Model-Based Design Tools (Matlab\Simulink) and techniques (MIL, SIL, PIL)
* Creative and problem-solving thought process with a sense of urgency
* Effective communication skills in a global environment
**Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation**
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Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination based on race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or intellectual disability, or any other condition protected by law.