Manufacturing Automation Engineer South San Francisco, CA ·

Westmag; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag, a South San Francisco-based manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, is seeking a Manufacturing Automation Engineer to design, install, and maintain automated systems that scale production while ensuring quality.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams, program PLCs, integrate robotics and machine vision, and develop SOPs and training materials to support ongoing continuous improvement.

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.

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

Robotics systems integration

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation Engineering

Job description

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.

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 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.

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.