Electrical Engineer @ Whisker
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Job Description
Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better. As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box, an automatic feeder, or a modern cat tree, our goal is to transform pet care.
Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with a growing presence in Austin, TX. We work in person 4+ days a week.
What You’ll Do
The Electrical Engineer will design SOC and MCU based products including analog front-end circuitry, high-speed digital interfaces, Bluetooth, WiFi, system level integration, analog power systems, illumination, UI components, sensors, and motors. You will work closely with the engineering team and product managers on electrical engineering projects for connected pet care products.
- End to end ownership from concept to production
- Conduct design review and testing processes
- Collaborate with firmware engineers and product managers
- Develop design, test, and validation specifications
- Optimize designs for performance and cost
Requirements
BS in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience with 7+ years in the field. Must understand low-level embedded systems, digital and analog circuit design, PCB CAD (preferably in Altium), and communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, BLE, and WiFi. Proficiency with lab equipment and tools, soldering, and basic electronic hand tools is expected. Familiarity with EMC/EMI design is a plus.
Benefits and Purrks
Join a tenacious, inventive company with a pet-friendly environment and numerous benefits including premium medical insurance, paid parental leave, pet adoption leave, 401K match, flexible spending, paid time off, top equipment, and on-site gym facilities.
Key skills/competency
Electrical Engineer: SOC, MCU, analog, digital, PCB, embedded, protocols, testing, prototyping, EMC/EMI.
How to Get Hired at Whisker
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Whisker's culture: Study company mission and pet tech innovations.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight electrical design and PCB expertise.
- Showcase technical projects: Detail SOC, MCU, and analog projects.
- Prepare for technical tests: Revise circuit design and lab equipment use.