Manufacturing Controls Engineering LDP Intern
Whirlpool Corporation · Columbus · $41,000 (stated in the posting)
Requisition ID: 72389
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.
The Internship Program - May 2027 Start Date
Our 12-week Manufacturing Leadership Development Program (MLDP) Controls Engineering Track Internship focuses on World Class Manufacturing methodology. Core experiences and projects span areas such as lean manufacturing, quality, automation, process engineering, and more.
Your day-to-day
Intern project assignments could be in areas such as:
Lead automation projects related to process control, quality control, safety systems and vision systems
Design, develop, review and conduct coordination for test programs or components, small systems or processes, or materials taking into account customers, product performance, cost and quality requirements
Manage equipment / resource relocation projects
Lead change management with impacted team members
Focus on cost-savings initiatives across a plant including: standardized work audits, Improving first pass yield and throughput, etc.
Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing tools to project(s)
Upon successful completion of the summer internship program, you may be considered for employment opportunities within the Full Time Manufacturing Leadership Development Program: Controls Engineering Track post-graduation.
What we offer
Competitive compensation & paid holidays
Housing stipend
Robust professional development and skill-building opportunities such as continuous improvement training, career exploration sessions and cross-functional case competition
Networking & exposure to senior leadership
Community service experiences
Social & recreational events
Program Location
This internship will take place at one of our North American plant locations in Findlay, OH and Clyde, OH.
Learn more about our Manufacturing locations and the communities where we live & work here!
Minimum Requirements
Pursuing bachelors degree with major in: Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a related field
Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with plans to graduate before or by May 2029
Current cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher
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
All candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be asked to complete our online assessment as a next step in the recruitment process.
Preferred skills and experiences
Strong enthusiasm for and knowledge of automation tools and technologies
Proven decision-making skills and ability to analyze and solve complex business problems through innovation and creativity
Ability to lead and work with teams to drive and achieve extraordinary results
Demonstrated maturity and confidence to effectively present ideas
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships in a culturally diverse environment
Self-discipline and ability to manage competing priorities
Connect with us and learn more about Whirlpool Corporation
See what it's like to work at Whirlpool by visiting Whirlpool Careers. Additional information about the company can be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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.