Backed by Menlo.
About the role
The Manufacturing Automation Engineer at Westmag will develop and implement innovative automation solutions to enhance the efficiency and quality of our drone motor and robot actuator manufacturing processes. You will work collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to design, install, and maintain automated systems that scale production capacity while ensuring product excellence.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years experience in manufacturing automation, robotics, or controls engineering
- Proficiency with PLC programming, industrial control systems, and automation software
- Experience with robotic systems integration and machine vision preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills to document and present technical information
More about this role
Westmag, short for Western Magnetics Company, is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators. The company designs and manufactures its products in South San Francisco, committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. Westmag is ramping production to serve leading drone and robot companies with millions of motors and actuators. Westmag is headquartered in South San Francisco and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. For more information, visit westmag.com .
The Manufacturing Automation Engineer at Westmag will develop and implement innovative automation solutions to enhance the efficiency and quality of our drone motor and robot actuator manufacturing processes. You will work collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to design, install, and maintain automated systems that scale production capacity while ensuring product excellence.
Design and develop automation solutions for manufacturing processes including assembly, testing, and quality assurance.
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to increase throughput and reduce...
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