
Innovation Technology Analyst Engineer
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Job overview
The Innovation Technology Analyst Engineer will work within Whirlpool’s Integrated Tech Innovation Team, developing and assessing advanced innovation projects. The role focuses on creating concepts and proof-of-concept prototypes that address consumer needs, evaluating technical feasibility, and advancing technology toward scalable solutions. This is an onsite role in Benton Harbor, Michigan.
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Full job description
Requisition ID: 73456
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 2025, the company reported
approximately $16 billion in annual net sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas -
41,000 employees, and 35 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional
information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com .
This role in summary
Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for an Analyst Engineer. This is an onsite role at our Benton Harbor, MI location.
The Innovation Technology Analyst Engineer will be within the Integrated Tech Innovation Team. This role will be responsible for the development and feasibility of advanced innovation projects.
Your responsibilities will include
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Develop new technologies and/or apply technologies in a novel approach
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Create multiple concepts and progress to Proof of Concept prototypes that address the Voice of Consumer
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Manage and drive technical feasibility assessment and the evaluation of project and technology proposals
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Part of a cross functional team to progress new technology development towards scalable solutions
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Contribute to the Intellectual Property portfolio
Minimum requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
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2+ years of experience in product development
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2+ years of experience in at least one of the following: mechanical structure, heat transfer, complex systems
Preferred skills and experiences
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Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
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Creative thinker that seeks to disrupt the status quo, constantly pushing for better ways to stimulate the creative development of ideas
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Experience in Innovation Engineering, applying agile methodologies
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Inventor spirit, exceptional problem solving, analytical and critical thinking ability
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Experience with globally diverse teams
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Strong independence: capable of working autonomously with limited guidance
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Proficient in Six Sigma, Project Management and Systems Engineering concepts and tools
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Proven experience in generation of sustainable Intellectual Property portfolio
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Hunger and proven ability to learn new technical and non-technical approaches
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:
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Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
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Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
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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 (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.
How this job compares
Set against the 7,661 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 8, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Michigan median$91–166K/yr57 salary ranges
- US median$45–58/hr387 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 182 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Michigan and 7,661 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Michigan
- Black & Veatch15 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,381 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,239 of the 7,661 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 8, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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