Whisker · 2 weeks ago
Manufacturing Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)
Juneau, WI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SpringWhisker is a company dedicated to enhancing the lives of pet owners through innovative pet technology and accessories. The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will be involved in developing assembly fixtures, performing time studies, and supporting manufacturing processes while promoting Lean Manufacturing principles.
ConsumerConsumer GoodsPet
Responsibilities
Creates work instructions and maintains current production processes
Promotes and supports Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement activities in the Manufacturing facility
Helps improve our material delivery systems and management through developing flow racks and kanban systems for the assembly lines
Designs and manufactures jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids for the manufacturing process using rapid prototyping, and other manufacturing methods
Will perform additional responsibilities when required
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics or Industrial Engineering
Demonstrated hands-on mechanical ability and troubleshooting
High degree of initiative, self-motivation and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Exposure and previous use of 3D CAD, preferably in SolidWorks
Comfortable with hand tools to create prototype parts and assemblies
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Preferred
VEX, BEST, PLTW, OCCRA, Combat Robotics, FIRST or other design/build challenge experience are a plus. Including home projects
Basic understanding of electrical systems
Good understanding of computers and any coding experience
Company
Whisker
Maker of the highest-rated automatic, self-cleaning litter box on the market, used by more than 1,000,000 pet parents.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$31MKey Investors
Pondera Holdings
2019-12-01Private Equity· $31M
Leadership Team
Jacob Zuppke 🐈
President & CEO
Jeannette Conner
Senior EA to the CEO
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