Electrical Engineering Manager

Electrical Engineering Manager

At Whisker, we're on a mission to make life with your pets endlessly better. As the makers of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com, we're leading the pack in pet tech and pet accessories—creating smarter, cleaner, and more thoughtful solutions for pet parents everywhere.

We believe pet care should keep up with the way people actually live. Whether it's automating litter box chores, unlocking more intelligent insights into your cat's routine, or helping pets develop more routine eating habits, we're here to revolutionize what is possible for your life with pets.

We work onsite 4+ days a week, with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. We are building a presence in Austin, TX. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend.

What You'll Do

The Electrical Engineering Manager will design SOC and MCU based products that include but are not limited to : high-speed digital interfaces (LCD, digital Camera, etc), Bluetooth, WiFi, system level integration, analog power systems, illumination, user interface, sensors (gyroscope, accelerometer, proximity, hall effect, magnetometer), sensors and motors. The EE Manager will work with the engineering team and product managers to drive the electrical engineering projects within existing and upcoming connected pet care products.

• Design electrical circuits and systems from concept to product : ideation, project timing, schematic design & lay-out, prototype build, test fixturing, production oversight
• Conduct design reviews
• Develop design verification specifications
• Perform digital and analog hardware verification in the lab and write test reports
• Collaborate with firmware engineers : designs validation, provide breadboards for early software functionality confirmation
• Ensure a quality design
• Optimize design for performance and cost
• Mentor junior engineers
• Perform additional responsibilities when required

Leadership Responsibilities

Directly supervise department teams : interview, train, hire, plan, assign, direct work, appraise performance, address team issues, uphold safety and quality guidelines.

Requirements

BS in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

8+ Years Embedded Experience

Understanding of Embedded Systems at a very low level

Understanding of Low-Level Hardware (discrete inexpensive sensors)

Understanding of Low-Level Software (bare metal on MCU, CPU registers)

Understanding of digital and analog components and circuits

Understanding of networks (UART, I2C, SPI, BLE, WIFI)

Experience with PCB CAD (schematic, PCB layout, trace routing)

Experience with power supplies, meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.

Experience with soldering and basic electronic hand tools

Confidentiality of proprietary information

Professional atmosphere in fast-paced environment

High initiative, self-motivation

Maintain cooperative working relationships

Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Nice to Have

Experience with IOT Consumer Product Design

High volume product design and development

Understanding of EMC / EMI design

Understanding of CFR Part 15

Experience with PIC development systems or similar for R&D of sensors, motors and basic I / O

Basic understanding of mechanical systems

Benefits & Purrks

Premium Medical / Dental / Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Whisker Parents Program

1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption

Pet Insurance Discount

401K match

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off

14 Paid Holidays

Top of the line equipment

Pet-friendly office

Whisker products and swag

Continuing education support

On-site gym with Peloton

Referral program

Statement of Inclusivity

We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

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