Electrical Engineering Manager

Description :

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

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.

At Whisker, we know life with pets is already pretty great, but we're here to make it even better.

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.

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 You'll 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 tomorrow's pet products—plus 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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