Product Engineering Lab Assistant

Requisition ID: 65398

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. 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 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 ~~~.

General Summary

Assist Lab Manager, technical staff , and Engineers in performing technical tasks to support lab operations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize, purchase, and maintain inventories of supplies and media used in the testing of house-hold disposers, water dispensing systems, and food service products.

• Organize, purchase, and prepare test loads per industry standards, test procedures, and engineering test requests.

• Procure parts, components, supplies, and professional services as required, relating to the operation, and maintenance of lab equipment.

• Research, order, and expedite general supplies for general operations and maintenance of the lab.

• Order and expedite print media and supplies for the lab 3-D printers.

• Reconcile receipts, invoices, and statements on a regular basis for procurement card, lab accounts, and related expenses.

• Support and maintain report and KPI databases for household disposers, water products, and food service products .

• Organize, track, and maintain SDS records of chemicals stored in the lab.

• Assist with the lab's gage calibration program and coordinate record keeping in digital files and GAGEtrak, as well as hard copy distributions.

• Support trade shows and demonstrations by creating loads, procuring supplies, and organizing shipment/return of goods.

• Operate a company owned vehicle for the pickup and/or delivery of materials.

• Lead lab improvement projects as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

? High School Diploma required.

? Skilled in using computers and use of spreadsheets.

? Must be self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.

? Must be able to work with hands on a regular basis and operate standard kitchen appliances.

? Good driving record required.

Preferred Skills and Experiences

? Experience with proof reading/writing technical reports and procedures.

? Experience using Google applications, Excel, and Adobe.

? Experience with databases and macro programming is a plus.

? Proven effective written and verbal communication skills, good attitude and high degree of initiative.

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At Whirlpool Corporation, we value and celebrate diversity. 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.