Senior Engineer

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.

About GTEC

Transforming Vision into Reality: The Global Technology & Engineering Centre. Where India's world-class talent architects the next generation of home innovation.

The team you will be a part of

The Engineering team discovers, develops and evaluates new product ideas, enhancements, or strategic product extensions, and translates research discoveries into usable and marketable products. Leads, plans and tracks all phases of the product life cycle, from inception to introduction into the marketplace. Coordinates with various functions to ensure successful product development and implementation.

This Role In Summary

Responsible for supporting the improvement of Structural characteristics of Products/Projects through Ansys (Classic / Workbench) Simulations. Support Plastic Part Design and development with the help of Autodesk Moldflow Injection Molding Simulation.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include

• Perform the Structural simulations, analyze the results, prepare proper reports with appropriate conclusions under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Awareness in Result interpretation, may need help in design solutions.
• Independently handle challenging projects and deliver solutions to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with different functions and stakeholders for project discussions.
• Pro-active knowledge documentation and sharing.
• Perform plastic part design and molding process optimization using simulation and optimization techniques like Design of Experiments.
  
  

Technical Expertise

• Ansys Workbench: Expert in using Ansys Workbench for simulation and analysis
• Thermal & Static Structural Analysis: Expertise in performing thermal and static structural analysis, including both linear and nonlinear simulations.
• SpaceClaim: Proficient in using SpaceClaim for 3D modeling and design.
• Design Modular: Experienced in design modular techniques for product development and analysis.
• Fatigue Life Analysis: Proficient in analyzing and predicting fatigue life for components under cyclic loading.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS : M.E/M.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Aerospace Engineering/Polymer

EXPERIENCE: 1 - 3 years

Required Technical Experience

• Excellent hands-on experience in design calculations.
• Should be able to perform system and sub-system level analysis.
• Proficient understanding of materials and manufacturing process (plastics, sheet metal forming, and die casting)
• Basic awareness hands on experience in FEA analysis of metal and plastics components.
• Ability to understand the physical problem, translate it to a FEA model, and interpreting CAE analysis outcomes to provide design recommendations and solutions.
• Should have good knowledge of the Injection Molding Process. (Added Advantage)
• Should have good knowledge of Mold Design Concepts. (Added Advantage)
• Should have good knowledge of Polymer Materials rheology and Thermodynamics (Added Advantage)
• Should have experience of resolving injection molding problems like weld lines,sink marks,warpage using simulation. (Added Advantage)
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experiences

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of Ansys Software.
• Knowledge of numerical techniques like Finite Element Method (FEM) and Boundary Conditions (BC).
• Basic understanding Structural Measurement Data
• Proficiency in Simulation tools like Hypermesh, Ansys etc.
• Results interpretation skills.
• Creo: Experienced in 3D CAD design using Creo for product design and modeling.
• HyperMesh (Added Advantage): Knowledgeable in using HyperMesh for finite element modeling and meshing.
• Proficient in Injection Molding Simulation(Cool+Fill+Pack+Warp in MP, DD & 3D mesh) using Autodesk Moldflow s/w. (Added Advantage)
• Master in meshing of plastic components and Mold Cooling systems using Altair-Hypermesh and Moldflow. (Added Advantage)
  
  

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Whirlpool Corporatioan 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.

Join the Powerhouse of Home Innovation.

GTEC is more than an engineering centre; it is where the future of the home is being designed, tested, and perfected. We invite you to be part of a team that is not just witnessing the digital revolution but leading it—creating a lasting impact on everyday lives, one innovation at a time.