Verification and Validation (V&V) Technician (Specialist, Technician)

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 drives meaningful innovation 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, 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

About the role

This is an onsite role at our Research Center in Benton Harbor, MI. The Verification and Validation (V&V) Technician defines requirements and verification methods for electronics components and their respective system applications to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Understand hardware requirements and develop test plans for electronics modules.
• Apply Test to Fail methodology for electronics tests.
• Perform electromagnetic compatibility and interference tests (EMC/EMI).
• Perform reliability tests for electronic boards.
• Perform bench and product validation tests.
• Manage your own projects.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of experience in an electrical technician field.
• 1+ years of experience with product testing lab operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s 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 working with 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.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Whirlpool employee discount.
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
• Kitchenettes in office spaces.
• Beautiful, recently renovated office space with free coffee.
• Access to biking/walking trails.
• Access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability; additional costs required).
• Always On Flexibility: Autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments.
• Sabbatical: Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.