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About the Role
As a Motor/Actuator Design Engineer at Westmag, you will play a critical role in the design and development of advanced drone motors and robotic actuators. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create high-efficiency, reliable, and innovative motor solutions that meet customer requirements. Your work will directly impact Westmag's position as a leader in drone and robotics motor technology.
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.
- Work cross-functionally with Field Applications Engineers, Quality, and Manufacturing teams 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years of experience in motor or actuator design, preferably in drone, robotics, or aerospace industries.
- Strong foundation in electric motor theory including electromagnetic design, thermal management, and mechanical design.
- Proficiency with motor design and simulation software (e.g., FEMM, ANSYS Maxwell, or equivalent).
- Experience with CAD tools for mechanical design (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA).
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
- Electric motor theory
- Electromagnetic design
- Thermal management
- Mechanical design
- Motor design and simulation software
- CAD tools
- Prototyping
- Testing
- Validation
- Brushless DC motors
- Actuators
- Electromechanical devices
Location
- South San Francisco
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
About the Company
- 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.