Electrical Engineer

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 its a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better. Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 700+ passionate team members. Whisker is building a presence in Austin, TX. We work in person 4+ days a week. What Youll Do: The Electrical Engineer will design SOC and MCU based products that include but are not limited to: analog front-end circuitry, high-speed digital interfaces (LCD, digital Camera, etc), Bluetooth, WiFi, system level integration, analog power systems including SMPS, illumination, user interface, sensors (gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity, hall effect, magnetometer), sensors and motors. The Electrical Engineer will work with the engineering team and product managers to drive the electrical engineering projects within existing and upcoming connected pet care products. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary. End to end ownership of electrical circuit and systems design from concept to production:IdeationSchematic Entry & LayoutPrototype Build and Bring-upTest FixturingProduction OversightConducts and participates in design reviewsDevelopment of design test and validation specificationsPerforms digital and analog hardware verification in the lab and writing test reportsCollaborates with firmware engineersResponsible for all aspects of ensuring a quality designEnsures design is optimized for performance and costPartners with the engineering team and product managers to drive the electrical engineering projects within existing and upcoming connected pet care productsWill perform additional responsibilities as requiredRequirements: What Youll Bring: BS in Electrical / Electronic / Computer Engineering and / or equivalent years of experience7+ Years of experience as an Electrical EngineerUnderstanding of Embedded Systems at a very low-levelKnowledge of digital and analog circuit design including worst case circuit analysisExperience with PCB CAD (Schematic, PCB Layout and Routing), preferably in AltiumKnowledge of communication protocols such as UART, I2C, SPI, BLE, WiFiExperience with operating Lab Equipment such as Power Supplies, DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, etc.Experience with sensors, motors, actuators, cameras and other UI/UX componentsUnderstanding of microcontroller firmware developmentUnderstanding of EMC/EMI designExperience with soldering and basic electronic hand toolsMaintains confidentiality of proprietary informationAbility to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptionsA high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate othersAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleaguesComfortable with office pets (cats, dogs) Not Required but Nice to Have! Not required to have pets, but highly recommended Benefits and Purrks Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the why, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrows pet productsplus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with: Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurancePaid parental leaveWhisker Parents Program1 day 'pawternity' leave for new pet adoptionPet Insurance Discount401K matchFlexible spending accountsCompany-paid short-term disability and life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Generous paid time off14 Paid HolidaysTop of the line equipmentPet-friendly officeWhisker products and swagContinuing education SupportOn-site gym with PelotonReferral program Statement of Inclusivity: We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive. Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status. #onsite1by Jobble

Created: 2025-10-03