Robotics & Drone Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Westmag; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmag, a U.S. manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators based in South San Francisco, is hiring a Manufacturing Automation Engineer.

You will design and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency and quality across assembly, testing, and QA in high-volume production. Collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams, you will install and maintain automated systems that scale capacity while ensuring product excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automation Engineering.
• 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

Robotics integration

Automation software

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Automation Engineering

Job description

Westmag, a U.S. manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators based in South San Francisco, is hiring a Manufacturing Automation Engineer.

You will design and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency and quality across assembly, testing, and QA in high-volume production. Collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams, you will install and maintain automated systems that scale capacity while ensuring product excellence.