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Requisition ID: 72579Â
About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As theonly major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.Â
This role in summary
Whirlpol is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Verification and Validation (V&V) Technician. This is an onsite role at our Research Center in Benton Harbor, MI.
The Verification and Validation (V&V) Technician is accountable to define requirements and verification methods for electronics components and its respective system application in order to ensure performance, reliability and safety.Â
Your responsibilities will include
- Be able to understand hardware requirements and based on that develop test plans for electronics modules
- Apply Test to Fail methodology for electronics tests
- Perform electromagnetic compatibility and interference tests (EMC/EMI)
- Basic knowledge on EMC and EMI is an differential
- Perform reliability tests for electronic boards
- Basic knowledge on reliability is an differential
- Perform bench and product validation tests
- Be able to manage your own projects
Minimum requirements
High School Diploma or GEDÂ
- 3+ years of experience in an electrical technician field
- 1+ years of experience with product testing lab operations
Preferred skills and experiences
- Associates Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Sciences or a Technical Institute/Trade School technical certificate
- Hands-on experience building test setups: Electrical and environmental tests (electronic board setup, wiring, monitoring and automation)
- Capable of electronic components, hand soldering, reflow, and rework of small packages.
- Hands-on experience with digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, and electronic loads
- Desired experience in some of the following areas:
- Test setup
- Electronic test execution
- Failure mode analysis
- Quality tools (OpEx)
- Power supply and power management
- National and international standards related to electronics (NRB, IEC, UL)
- Strong documentation writing skills
What we offer
Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional information
Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:
Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.Â
Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.
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