Mechanical Engineering Intern
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 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 500+ passionate team members.
What You’ll Do:
The Mechanical Engineering Intern is responsible for supporting Whisker’s major product development programs. The intern will be tasked with a mix of problem solving, designing creative solutions, testing, and documenting results.
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.
- Works with Product Owners to carry out physical testing activities including product lifecycle, sensor calibration data, and firmware functionality
- Provides assistance and recommendations on task related issues as they arise
- With team support, solves/designs mechanical solutions for simple and complex problems
- Documents work accomplished and presenting findings
- Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
- Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics or Industrial Engineering
- Sophomore, Junior or Senior year experience
- Available to work onsite for Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
- Basic understanding of electrical systems and ability to utilize them to test mechanical systems
- Exposure and previous use of 3D CAD, preferably in PTC CREO or Solidworks
- Comfortable with hand tools to create prototype parts and assemblies
- Constantly uses a rapid prototyping mind set: design, test, improve and repeat until you have a finished product
- Utilizes 3D Printers, CNC Machines or other rapid prototyping machines to create prototype parts
- Able to use power tools and basic machines to develop and modify prototypes
- Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
- Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
- 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!
- Prior internship experience
- Basic understanding of electrical systems
- Able to utilize 3D printers to create prototype parts
- VEX, BEST, PLTW, OCCRA, Combat Robotics, Robofest, FIRST or other design/build challenge experience are a plus. Including home projects
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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