Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Robotics & IoT

Western Magnetics Company; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag, the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, seeks a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design and implement automation for scalable production at its South San Francisco facility.

You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to install, debug, and maintain automated systems, drive throughput improvements, and develop SOPs and training materials for automated processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

PLC programming

industrial control systems

automation software

robotic systems integration

problem solving

communication skills

cross-functional teamwork

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related field

Tools

Robotics hardware tools

Job description

Westmag, the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, seeks a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design and implement automation for scalable production at its South San Francisco facility.

You will partner with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to install, debug, and maintain automated systems, drive throughput improvements, and develop SOPs and training materials for automated processes.