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ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home.
As the only 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 .
**The Full Time Program - July 2026 Start Date**
The Whirlpool Engineering Rotational Leadership Development (WERLD) program is one of our most successful and longest running rotational programs, started in 1989.
Establish the strong engineering foundation needed to advance within Whirlpool's Global Product Organization.
Benefit from impactful assignments, global team projects, integrated training, and formal coaching and mentoring programs over the course of this 3 year program.
**What we offer**
Whirlpool offers competitive compensation and benefits, including but not limited to relocation support, annual bonus, 401k match, paid time off, insurance plan, fitness reimbursement, health savings accounts, free wellness coaching, free onsite health clinic, fertility and adoption support, parental (maternity and paternity) leave, education support, and free financial coaching.
In this program, we will offer you a wide variety of developmental experiences, mentorship and networking, and exposure to company leadership to help fast track your career trajectory.
Additional potential benefits of the program include:
+ Opportunity for a performance-based international assignment at one of our technology research centers globally
+ Opportunity for a performance-based sponsorship to pursue a technical Master's degree following the completion of the three rotations
+ Opportunity for a performance-based promotion during the program
+ Opportunity to receive Six Sigma training and certification
+ Access to our engineering rotational program alumni network, which has been active for over 30 years
**Program Location**
Work out of our corporate campus in Southwest Michigan, which includes several technology centers as well as a research and design center.
Learn more about our locations here .
Take advantage of pristine beaches, a thriving art scene, and lush countryside in our location along the coast of Lake Michigan.
**Your day-to-day**
The program consists of 3 rotations of 12 months each, with a focus on providing an introduction to engineering and technology from a global product perspective and developing leadership, technical, and cross-functional competency.
Assignments in the program will focus on development in these spaces:
+ Product Development
+ Research & Development
+ Systems Engineering
+ Product Approval and Testing Laboratories
+ Consumer Science
+ Product Quality
+ Manufacturing
**Project example**
Our WERLD Engineers drive innovation with quality projects.
See a recent example here: https://youtu.be/cvPONIxzIPA
**Minimum requirements**
+ Completion of Bachelor's or Master’s degree by May 2026 with a minimum 2.8 cumulative GPA
+ Majoring in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science or relevant engineering field
+ Must have indefinite US work authorization.
Applicants who require visa sponsorship or work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for this program
**Preferred skills and experiences**
+ Ability to apply engineering theory to practical problems and demonstrates technical ability through project experience (internships, research, design projects, relevant club participation)
+ Collaborates effectively in team environments, ideally with proven leadership experience from campus or community activities and organizations
+ Communicates complex technical concepts clearly and professionally to diverse audiences
+ Approaches complex problems with a critical thinking and systems engineering mindset
+ Proactive and results-oriented, with a drive to take ownership and deliver high-quality outcomes
+ Influences others effectively, inspiring buy-in and followership for ideas and initiatives
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers (http://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/) .
Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/WhirlpoolCorp/) , Twitter (http://twitter.com/whirlpoolcorp) , LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/whirlpool-corporation/life/) , Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/whirlpoolcorp/) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/user/WhirlpoolCorporation) .
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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