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Whisker

Automates self-cleaning litter boxes and feeders

Robotic Assembly Technician

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Juneau, WI, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsProduct Assembly

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • Experience assembling and disassembling multiple Litter-Robot models, including LR4, LR5, LR5 Pro, and LRe.
  • Maintain strong attendance and reliability.
  • Work comfortably in varying temperature conditions.
  • Follow directions and safely operate hand and power tools.
  • Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity.
  • Be organized, detail-oriented, and efficient in completing tasks.
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced assembly environment.
  • Be willing to learn and contribute across different areas of the company.
  • Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information.
  • Remain professional in a high-interaction, fast-paced setting.
  • Demonstrate initiative and self-motivation.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members and colleagues.
  • Work comfortably in an office environment with cats and dogs.
  • Regularly sit, talk, and hear; frequently handle or feel objects; occasionally stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 75 pounds.
  • Meet close-vision, distance-vision, peripheral-vision, depth-perception, and focus-adjustment requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Receive and evaluate parts that do not meet production quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot rejected bases, including cards, liners, and DFIs, to identify root causes and implement solutions.
  • Repair and rework components so products meet or exceed quality and performance standards.
  • Perform wiring and connector repairs on printed circuit boards.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot unit issues, including assessing components and wiring.
  • Accurately document repairs and findings in Whisker Ops.
  • Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to communicate issues and drive corrective actions.
  • Adapt to changing production priorities and workflows.
  • Rotate between multiple production lines and product types as needed.
  • Support assembly-line operations as required.
  • Break down Gaylords and move products as necessary.
  • Maintain appropriate inventory levels of supplies in the Assembly Tech area.
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

About the company

Whisker creates connected pet care devices, starting with automated litter boxes and Wi-Fi feeders. The Litter-Robot uses a patented rotational sift to separate waste into a sealed, carbon-filtered drawer, leaving a clean litter bed; Litter-Robot 4 adds SafeCat OmniSense, real-time waste and litter tracking, and quieter cycles, controlled via the Whisker app. The Feeder-Robot is a Wi-Fi enabled automatic feeder that schedules portions, supports multiple meals, includes anti-jam technology and a battery backup, and can operate offline. The company sells direct-to-consumer and through retailers like PetSmart and Best Buy, with the goal of expanding a line of connected pet products that simplify care and provide health insights.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$31M

Headquarters

Detroit, Michigan

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Whisker launched TikTok Shop on August 17, 2026, widening social commerce reach.
  • Whisker opened a 47,000-square-foot North Las Vegas facility in July 2026.
  • October 21, 2025 Litter-Robot lineup launch and Canada expansion show active product momentum.

What critics are saying

  • Litter-Robot 5 Pro's AI failed cat identification in 2026 Verge testing.
  • PETKIT PuraMax 2 and CATLINK undercut Whisker's premium pricing by hundreds of dollars.
  • Whisker+ now gates features, risking backlash if paid AI remains unreliable by 2027.

What makes Whisker unique

  • Litter-Robot 4 still leads automatic litter boxes, per Wirecutter and CNN in 2026.
  • Whisker controls design, assembly, and repairs in Wisconsin, enabling replacement parts and service.
  • Whisker expanded from litter boxes to Feeder-Robot, Lit litter, and furniture collections.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Disability Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
PR Newswire
Oct 1st, 2026
Whisker rebrands GreatLitter as Lit™ to target wider cat owner market beyond Litter-Robot users

Whisker has rebranded its GreatLitter product as Lit, a standalone premium cat litter designed to reach customers beyond its existing Litter-Robot user base. The formula remains unchanged: 100% naturally sun-dried sodium bentonite clay sourced from a family farm in Wyoming, free of additives and chemicals. The rebrand aligns with Whisker's "The Future is Feline" platform and positions Lit as "Wildly clean litter." Available in 20-pound bags starting at $30, Lit is sold exclusively through Litterbox.com, Whisker.com, and Litter-Robot.com in the US. To support distribution, Whisker has opened a 47,000-square-foot fulfilment facility in North Las Vegas, which began operations in July. The facility complements the company's existing operations centre in Juneau, Wisconsin. Existing GreatLitter subscribers will automatically transition to Lit packaging.