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Como a única grande fabricante de eletrodomésticos para cozinha e lavanderia dos EUA, a empresa está impulsionando inovações significativas para atender às crescentes necessidades dos consumidores, por meio do portfólio de marcas icônicas, incluindo Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul e InSinkErator. Em 2024, a empresa registrou aproximadamente US$17 bilhões em vendas anuais - quase 90% delas nas Américas - 44.000 colaboradores e 40 centros de pesquisa de tecnologia e manufatura. Informações adicionais sobre a empresa podem ser encontradas emWhirlpoolCorp.com.\nThe team you will be a part of\nIn this role, the candidate will work in a global cross-functional team to design, implement and integrate firmware with Motor Control solutions and Model Based Algorithms, to achieve attribute and product performance targets.\nThis role in summary\nThe Technical Manager of Motor Control Systems leads a team of firmware and control engineers designing next-generation electric drive systems. This role balances hands-on technical architecture-spanning power electronics, embedded software, and dynamic motor control algorithms-with team mentorship, career development, project planning, and product delivery.\nYour responsibilities will include\nTeam Leadership: Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 5-10 engineers specializing in motor controls, embedded firmware, and power hardware design.\n\nSystem Architecture: Define technical roadmaps and system architectures for motor control units (MCUs), power stages, and sensory feedback systems across BLDC, PMSM, and induction motor platforms.\n\nAlgorithm & Control Design: Guide the development of advanced control algorithms, including Field-Oriented Control (FOC), Sensorless Control, Direct Torque Control (DTC), and Field Weakening strategies.\n\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with mechanical, systems, safety, and manufacturing teams to ensure robust mechatronic integration, regulatory compliance, and seamless design-for-manufacturability (DFM).\n\nTechnical Oversight: Lead design reviews (schematics, firmware, simulation models), direct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, and oversee debugging of complex control loop stability or power stage thermal/EMC issues.\n\nProject Management: Set engineering deliverables, manage resource allocation using Agile methodologies, and maintain project schedules from initial concept to mass production.\n\nMinimum requirements\nEducation: B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Control Systems (Ph.D. preferred).\n\nExperience: 8+ years in motor drive design and power electronics, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or management role.\n\nControl Systems Mastery: Deep technical foundation in modern control theory, state estimation, and motor parameters identification.\n\nEmbedded Firmware & Hardware: Hands-on experience with real-time embedded C/C++, microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M), inverter design (MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaN/SiC technology), and gate drivers.\n\nSimulation & Validation: Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design, and laboratory validation equipment (dynamometers, oscilloscopes, power analyzers).\n\nPreferred skills and experiences\nElectrical or Electronic Engineering master’s degree\n\nExperience with functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, IEC 61508) and developing safety-critical firmware.\n\nProficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git\n\nFamiliarity with continuous integration and test\n\nAbility to work cross functionally and globally.\n\nCapable of working independently with cross functional teams and to provide updates to the leadership through effective communication. Should be able to negotiate and influence technical and non-technical audiences\n\nA passion for applying latest technologies into the development of innovative features and products\n\nA collaborative attitude and strong desire to succeed as part of the team.\n\nSelf-motivated and a strong passion for learning\n\nWhat we offer\nWedding bonus;\nSubsidy at accredited pharmacies for the purchase of prescribed medications;\nAccess to the Company Recreation Club available for affiliated employees and guests;\nDiscount on products through Compra Certa;\nDiscount on insurance (pet, auto, home, bike, travel, and more);\nGympass;\nEmployee Support Program, providing 24-hour assistance with legal, social, financial, social workers, and psychologists;\nDaycare assistance or Nursery at the company for female employees;\nBenefits such as consigned or social loans, health plan, dental plan, life insurance, and private pension plans competitive with the market;\nServices available on-site: cafeteria, internal bank branch, and lactation room;\nTransportation voucher, Shuttle buses or Free parking at the company;\nFood voucher; \nMeals on-site;\nTwo weeks of remote work from anywhere; \nAfter 5 years with the company, eligible employees can take four weeks of paid leave;\nExtended maternity/paternity leave.Learn more at https://www.whirlpoolcareers.com/trabalhe-conosco-no-brasil/\n\nAdditional Informations\nThis position is located at Joinville, the largest city in Santa Catarina state and an important industrial, financial and commercial center of the south region of Brazil. Here in this factory is centered the production of refrigerators, freezers, dryers, water purifiers and B.Blend machines. Also, here it's the base of the global product research and development team in Brazil for the refrigeration, air conditioning, water purifiers, cooking and eletronic areas.\nConecte-se conosco e saiba mais sobre a Whirlpool Corporation\nVeja como é trabalhar na Whirlpool visitando o site Whirlpool Careers. 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