Innovation Technology Analyst Engineer

Whirlpool • Benton Harbor, MI

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Innovation Technology Analyst Engineer will be part of Whirlpool Corporation’s Integrated Tech Innovation Team. The role is responsible for developing and assessing the feasibility of advanced innovation projects. This is an onsite position in Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience in product development.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: mechanical structure, heat transfer, or complex systems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Creative thinking and a desire to challenge the status quo and improve creative idea development.
• Experience in Innovation Engineering and applying agile methodologies.
• Inventive mindset and exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Experience working with globally diverse teams.
• Ability to work autonomously with limited guidance.
• Proficiency in Six Sigma, Project Management, and Systems Engineering concepts and tools.
• Proven experience generating a sustainable Intellectual Property portfolio.
• Eagerness and demonstrated ability to learn new technical and non-technical approaches.

Responsibilities

• Develop new technologies or apply existing technologies in novel ways.
• Create multiple concepts and advance them to Proof of Concept prototypes that address the Voice of Consumer.
• Manage and drive technical feasibility assessments and evaluate project and technology proposals.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to progress new technology development toward scalable solutions.
• Contribute to the Intellectual Property portfolio.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Whirlpool employee discount.
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
• Kitchenettes.
• For Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking and walking trails, and access to The Eddy Early Childhood Center, subject to availability and additional costs.
• Always On Flexibility to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments.
• Two weeks of work from anywhere per year, in minimum one-week increments.
• Four weeks of paid sabbatical leave after every five years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level