waypointjobs

Western Magnetics Company

Hardware Test Engineer

south san francisco, CA

Check who can apply and the requirements below before continuing.

About this opportunity

Western Magnetics Company lists this Hardware Test Engineer opportunity in south san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

About Westmag

Westmag is the American manufacturer of drone motors and robot actuators, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, NFDG, Menlo Ventures, and other top investors. Westmag is committed to building and scaling in the U.S. to serve the global market. For more information, visit westmag.com.

About the role

As a Hardware Test Engineer at Westmag, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our drone motors and robotic actuators. You will own all aspects of the test function, from designing test rigs to proposing design and process improvements based on test data. You will collaborate closely with design, manufacturing, and customer teams to uphold product excellence and customer satisfaction.

What you'll own

Develop, maintain, and execute motor and actuator test processes.

Design and build test rigs for production and R&D hardware.

Analyze test data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, manufacturing, and field applications to root cause reliability and performance issues.

Support new product qualification and certification activities.

Document test processes, develop testing SOPs, and hire and train test technicians.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.

3+ years of experience in test engineering, or a related function, preferably in motor, robotics, or aerospace industries.

Experience designing and building test equipment and implementing test programs.

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive design and process improvements.

Proficient with test equipment (dynamometer, oscilloscope, power analyzer, etc.), data acquisition systems, and statistical analysis tools.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred qualifications

Experience with drone motor or robotic actuator testing.

Knowledge of motor control, thermal management, and reliability engineering.

Experience with test automation and software tools for test management.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Worksite address

south san francisco, CA, 94083, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.

Ready for your next step?Apply on the official website
Apply on WhatJobs ↗

Explore related searches

Current related jobs

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

WhatJobs

Design For Test Engineer IV (IC)

san jose, CA

Hourly Rate: $112,200.00 - $170,500.00

Position: Design For Test Engineer IV (IC) Job Description: What You'll Be Doing: DFT implementation for 3nm and 5nm Networking chips, IP …

Last received from source 2026-10-08View job

Arrow Electronics, Inc.

WhatJobs

Design For Test Engineer III (IC)

san jose, CA

Hourly Rate: $95,900.00 - $170,500.00

Position: Design For Test Engineer III (IC) Job Description: What You'll Be Doing: DFT implementation for 3nm and 5nm Networking chips, IP…

Last received from source 2026-10-08View job