Description :
At Whisker, were on a mission to make life with your pets endlessly better. As the makers of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com, were leading the pack in pet tech and pet accessoriescreating smarter, cleaner, and more thoughtful solutions for pet parents everywhere.
We believe pet care should keep up with the way people actually live. Whether its automating litter box chores, unlocking more intelligent insights into your cats routine, or helping pets develop more routine eating habits, were 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.
At Whisker, we know life with pets is already pretty great, but were here to make it even better.
What Youll 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.
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.
Designs electrical circuits and systems from concept to product :
ideation
project timing
schematic design & Layout
prototype build
test fixturing
production oversight
Responsible for conducting design reviews
Development of design verification specifications
Performs digital and analog hardware verification in the lab and writing test reports
Collaborates with firmware engineers
designs validation
provides breadboards for early software functionality confirmation
Responsible for all aspects of ensuring a quality design
Ensure design is optimized for performance and cost
Mentoring and supportive role to Jr. engineers
Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Leadership Responsibilities :
Directly supervises department Teams. Carries out supervisory responsibilities following Whisker policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and hiring, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, addressing team issues, and upholding safety and quality guidelines.
Requirements : What Youll Bring :
BS in Electrical / Electronic Engineering
8+ Years Embedded Experience
Understanding of Embedded Systems at a very low-level
Understanding of Low-Level Hardware (discreet 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, and Trace Routing)
Experience with Power Supplies, Meters, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, etc.
Experience with soldering and basic electronic hand tools
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Not Required but Nice to Have!
Experience with IOT Consumer Product Design
Experience in high volume product design and development
Understanding of EMC / EMI design
Understanding of Code of Federal Regulations (47 CFR Part 15)
Experience with PIC development systems, or similar systems for R&D of sensors, motors and basic I / O
Basic understanding of mechanical systems
Benefits & 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 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.
Please ensure to regularly check your email spam folder for any communication from Whisker to avoid missing important updates regarding your application status.
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Electrical Engineering Manager • Austin, TX, United States