Manufacturing Automation Engineer
- Location
- South San Francisco
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
About Westmag
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 http://westmag.com.
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 you'll own
- Design, develop & simulate automation solutions for manufacturing processes including assembly, testing, and quality assurance.
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement to increase throughput and reduce costs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust controls and monitoring systems.
- Install, debug, and maintain automated equipment and robotics on the production floor.
- Develop documentation, standard operating procedures, and training materials for automated processes.
- Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement efforts in manufacturing automation.
Required qualifications
- 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.
- Authorization to work in the United States is required.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments, preferably in drone or robotics industries.
- Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory compliance related to manufacturing automation.
- Familiarity with industry 4.0 technologies and IoT integration in manufacturing.
- Experience with Visual Components, FlexSim or other related simulation tools
From Western Magnetics Company's careers page (Ashby), checked 30 Oct 2026.
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Posted 18 Sept 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026 · Report this job