Drone Motor & Actuator Design Engineer

Western Magnetics Company; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag, the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, is seeking a Motor/Actuator Design Engineer in South San Francisco. You will design and optimize motor architectures, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive high-efficiency solutions that meet stringent customer requirements.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in motor/actuator design, and proficiency with FEMM/ANSYS, SolidWorks or CATIA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in motor or actuator design.
• Strong foundation in electric motor theory, electromagnetic design, thermal management, and mechanical design.
• Proficiency with motor design and simulation software (FEMM, ANSYS Maxwell, or equivalent).
• Experience with CAD tools for mechanical design (SolidWorks, CATIA).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize motor and actuator architectures for drone and robotic applications.
• Develop detailed motor design specifications, including electrical, mechanical, and thermal considerations.
• Simulate and analyze motor performance using relevant software tools.
• Collaborate with Field Applications Engineers, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability.
• Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new motor designs and contribute to continuous product improvements.
• Document design processes, test results, and design revisions.
• Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends in motor and actuator design.

Skills

Motor design

Actuator design

Electromagnetic design

Thermal management

CAD tools

Simulation tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

US work authorization

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEMM

ANSYS Maxwell

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Westmag, the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, is seeking a Motor/Actuator Design Engineer in South San Francisco. You will design and optimize motor architectures, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive high-efficiency solutions that meet stringent customer requirements.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years in motor/actuator design, and proficiency with FEMM/ANSYS, SolidWorks or CATIA.