Drone Motor Assembly Technician: Precision & Quality

Westmag; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag in South San Francisco, CA, is hiring an Assembly Technician to join a fast-paced production team building drone motors and actuators. You will perform precision assembly, testing, and quality inspection on high‑grade hardware used in drones and robotics platforms.

Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, wiring, winding coils, installing sub-assemblies, and recording data in the MES while following standard procedures. Strong dexterity and reliable attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret assembly drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Accurate data recording and strict adherence to work instructions.
• Strong manual dexterity for handling small components.
• Authorized to work in the United States and pass background and drug checks.

Responsibilities

• Assemble motor and actuator components per specs.
• Wind and connect coils and windings.
• Install bearings, magnets, and encoder sub-assemblies.
• Apply adhesives and potting compounds.
• Perform testing and inspections.
• Record data in MES.
• Follow procedures and document progress.
• Identify non-conforming parts and escalate.
• Support rework, repair, and validation.

Skills

Reading assembly drawings

Data recording

Manual dexterity

Ability to meet production targets

US work authorization

Education

GED or higher

Tools

MES familiarity

Soldering (basic)

Job description

Westmag in South San Francisco, CA, is hiring an Assembly Technician to join a fast-paced production team building drone motors and actuators. You will perform precision assembly, testing, and quality inspection on high‑grade hardware used in drones and robotics platforms.

Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, wiring, winding coils, installing sub-assemblies, and recording data in the MES while following standard procedures. Strong dexterity and reliable attendance are essential.