Manufacturing -Automation Controls Engineer Electrical

Requisition ID: 59422

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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, Yummly and InSinkErator. In 2022, the company reported approximately $20 billion in annual sales, 61,000 employees and 56 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at ~~~.

This role in summary

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Analyst Engineering, This role is located at our Tulsa, OK site.

The role is responsible for design, development, testing and sustaining major manufacturing controls & automation systems involving fabrication, coating, assembly, and material handling processes. Project activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment. May supervise or exercise direction over other engineers, technicians, or support personnel with specific engineering objectives. Reinforce corporate regional and local design standards.

We have two work shifts available: 6am -5pm or 4:30pm to 3am

Your responsibilities will include

• Develop, manage, and execute automation and controls projects including new, replacement, and improvement of existing systems

• Periodic day-to-day support of manufacturing and facility electrical systems and networks

• Utilizes best practices, industrial standards, and common systems to support the overall competitive manufacturing initiative

• Participates in functional area plant meetings and related activities representing the engineering team and to assist in improving the plant's performance goals

• Provides technical support, direction, and training to engineering and support personnel/skilled trades within the organization

• Investigates systems and equipment problems and provides technical assistance in problem resolution.

• Develops cost estimates, investment forecast, business cases, appropriation requests, and plans for project activity

• Utilizes statistical methods for continuous improvement on manufacturing systems and processes

• Enforces safe work practices as the highest priority and implements objectives for ergonomics, health/safety and housekeeping

• Maintains good working relationships with peers, hourly employees, management, supplier community, and interfaces with necessary support functions inside and outside of the plant

• Coordinates and communicates the development of changes to improve conditions for the fabrication, finish, assembly, and support processes

• Ensures long term, cost effective life cycle for manufacturing equipment and plant facilities

• Manages projects to minimize investment costs while providing manufacturing and facility systems at the lowest operating costs possible (maximum throughput, energy efficiency, etc.)

• Ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 250#) with assistance from others

Minimum requirements

• Associate's degree in Electrical Automation

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing controls & automation including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and drives

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing solution development, design, and implementation

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing problem solving and troubleshooting

• 3+ years of experience in developing complete controls solutions using Rockwell Automation hardware and software from concept to deployment

Preferred skills and experiences

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

• Robotic experience: Yaskawa/Motoman, FANUC

• 5+ years of experience with Ethernet I/P controls networks

• Experience with Vision systems

• Knowledge of C, C++ programming

• Knowledge of SQL database systems including queries and analysisRSRWH

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