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Whirlpool Corporation Automation / Controls Engineer in Cleveland, Tennessee
Requisition ID: 62580
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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 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.
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently looking for a qualified candidates for an Automation / Controls Engineer (Senior Analyst, Engineering) , opening to join our Cleveland, TN Premium Cooking Manufacturing organization. This role will be onsite.
You will serve as a technical resource and project leader in the development and application of equipment and systems across a variety of manufacturing processes. You will be the “go to” person to help direct resources to resolve day to day equipment upsets. You will be responsible to develop and implement designs to eliminate process interruptions along with other safety, quality and cost improvement projects to help achieve facility goals.
Your responsibilities will include
Increase plant equipment efficiency through programming logic and electrical improvements
Troubleshoot manufacturing electrical and programming issues
Identify, analyze and solve manufacturing process issues and equipment related problems
Provide technical support and leadership to maintenance support resources
Initiate problem solving and determine root cause of problems and implement corrective & preventive actions
Direct cross functional process improvement projects with the assistance of team members from all aspects of the division
Provide a critical link between the department and other process partners such as product design, assembly, finishing systems, maintenance, safety, quality, etc.
Communicate with and support a 24-hour / day manufacturing operation - phone and on site support
Provide technical support, leadership and mentoring to skilled trades within the organization
Minimum requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
2+ years of Electrical Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment including experience with controls
2+ years of experience with Rockwell PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) and HMI (Human Machine Interface) software
2+ years’ experience installing and configuring a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)
2+ years’ experience with AutoCad
Preferred skills and experiences
2+ years working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems and associated electrical field devices
Experience updating existing technical drawings with Autocad
Experience with Fanuc Robotic’s
Experience with Rockwell servo motion and setup
Ignition software experience
Solid decision-making and judgment skills
Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks
Oral and written communication skills
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